Top 10 Tips When You’re Invited on a Friend’s Boat in 2025: Lake Norman Edition
By KENYON STANLEY | DETAILS MATTER NC Congratulations—you did it! You scored the Holy Grail of Lake Norman social life: a coveted boat invite. Whether it came from years of […]
Renegotiating Life in Retirement
I don’t ask, but they tell me – my inner circle of women, my casual friends, and even virtual strangers in pop-up, spontaneous conversations – things CHANGE after retirement! While […]
Retirement Is About Experiences, Not Purchases
Retirement gives us something incredibly rare: time. Time to reconnect with what matters, explore new passions, and create moments that stay with us. But when it comes to how we […]
One Mans Perspective: Sedona
Sedona, Arizona is a mystical town known for its breathtaking red rock formations and spiritual atmosphere. It attracts visitors from all over the world. Whether seeking outdoor adventure, artistic inspiration, […]
September’s Promise
By MATTHEW WILSON, Marketing Coordinator at Dynamis Estate Wines September in the Blue Ridge Foothills is a time for new things. A season when the weather begins to shake off […]
Kate’s Grace: Finding Light in the Darkness for Families Impacted by Mental Illness
By KATHLEEN CLARK Tom Brydon smiles fondly as he recalls the time his daughter Kate phoned to say she was going to be late getting home for Thanksgiving dinner. Kate […]
Details Matter – Bringing New Life to Your Boat, Car or RV
photos by: STEPHANIE WISEMAN Sometimes the road to happiness weaves its own winding path – through years of corporate travel and meetings that steal precious time. That’s something lake dweller […]
Trackside Talks: Driven by Love: The Petty Family & Victory Junction
If you caught last month’s Trackside Talks, you learned about Adam Petty and his dream of someday creating a camp for kids with serious medical conditions. After he lost his […]
Ask Dr. Keith; September 2025
Dear Dr. Keith, I’m a 37-year-old woman married to a wonderful man and the mother of a precocious three-year-old daughter. I am grateful to be able to stay at home […]
Joyful Journey: A Diverse Tapestry of Travel Destinations in NC
North Carolina offers an extraordinary range of travel experiences, from the pristine beaches of the Outer Banks to the majestic peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This diverse state provides […]
