The Reluctant Traveler
by Jim Wilson Somewhere along the line, my Christmas spirit seems to have hopped off the Santa Express without me realizing it. I still put up the tree and its […]
Lake Norman Sports Report: World Cup Soccer
BY JOHN P. CHANDLER Okay, I know you just had a huge binge at the end of November. You consumed so much that you became numb and probably fell asleep. […]
One Man’s Perspective: Schooner
BY CHARLIE SCHULER The 93-foot schooner, AMERICAN EAGLE, was built in Gloucester, Massachusetts in 1930 as a fishing vessel. The schooner is a unique vessel with two or more masts, […]
Gingerbread Houses…a Spicy Past!
BY DEBBIE LINVILLE No confectionary treat symbolizes the holiday season quite like the spicy, candy-laden, edible gingerbread house. The modern-day U.S. Christmas tradition of gathering friends and family members to […]
Relishing Retirement: The Case in Favor of a Busy Retirement
A recent study found that 83% of retirees want to engage in activities that promote health and well-being. These folks are definitely on the right track because an active lifestyle […]
The Last Word on Life at the Lake: Cooler Days, Longer Campfires
One of the great joys of shorter, cooler days is that it makes sense to have a campfire. In the summer when it’s still 80°F at night it’s not quite […]
Minimizing Holiday Stress
BY JULIE FRITZ The holidays can be such a stressful time for everyone. Between the shopping, planning holiday events and gatherings, decorating, and maybe even traveling, it can be overwhelming. […]
3 Tax Strategies to Reduce Tax This Year
Robert Kiyosaki, author of best-selling book, Rich Dad, Poor Dad, has a quote, “it’s not what you make, but what you keep.” One of the best ways to keep more […]
What Martha Taught Me about Living
Toss, toss, toss. Keep, toss, keep. Toss… No, wait. What does this say? I released my parked right foot from the pedal of the kitchen garbage can and stepped back […]
Season of Change (and I’m Embracing It)
A few weeks ago, my husband and I celebrated our ten-year wedding anniversary. A big one that snuck up on us. Thankfully, my in-laws agreed to watch the kids, and […]
