The Last Word on Life at the Lake: Wave If You See Me, I’ll Do the Same

Of all the charming aspects of lake life, one of my favorites is that everyone waves to each other all the time. It’s normal and expected to see a lot […]
What generation are you?

What separates Baby Boomers from Generation X, and what are the special characteristics of Millennials? And hey there Gen Z and Alpha babies…welcome to the party! What is the cutoff […]
Marzano Capital: Strategies for Building Wealth and Achieving Financial Independence

The desire to achieve financial independence and establish lasting wealth is something that resonates with everyone. It may sometimes feel like an unattainable dream, but with the right strategies and […]
Ray Singleton’s Message of Life, Love & Hope

When our publishers were blessed to hear singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur Ray Singleton speak at the ‘I Choose Joy’ Cancer Survivors Brunch in Winston-Salem, there was no question they wanted […]
Vivian Carswell Blackmon: Love, Life & Lessons Learned

About to celebrate her 95th birthday on July 17, Vivian Carswell Blackmon learned strength and perseverance at an early age, growing up in a small community known as Pea Ridge, […]
Eight Great Movies about America

To celebrate the Fourth of July, we went looking for films with a patriotic flair. Stories that make us want to wave a flag, set off fireworks, and cheer the […]
Are You Prepared for Severe Weather?

Severe weather can come at any time in the year – whether it be an ice storm, tornado, heat wave, etc. Sometimes we have advanced notice, allowing us time to […]
Simple Schooling at Home: School Where You Live, Lake Norman Style

by LAURA CZERWINSKI Just like traditional schools, learning outside the daily classroom is usually a welcomed break for any student. Thumbing through the issues of this magazine, it’s easy to […]
Sparkles From Across the Pond to Lake Norman

by LAURA CZERWINSKI Like millions of people, I spent a good amount of time this fall watching season 2 of HBO’s The White Lotus. While most people were marveling at […]
24/7 Marriage: The Comparison Trap – Your Marriage vs. Their Marriage

BY JAVIER & SHANNAN LABRADOR, The Marriage Flippers – 24/7 Marriage Your Marriage is Unique: Embrace It! Picture this: You’re sitting with your friends, sipping on your favorite beverage and […]