On a slow summer day, what could be better than a bowl of creamy, tasty and surprisingly healthy ice cream? This ice cream can be made without the ice cream […]
Whether it’s the sweet sense of accomplishment or plain old relief, it usually feels good to complete a task, a to-do item or an appointment. But what happens when […]
The human body is designed with precision and durability. When the body is being used as it’s designed, it usually responds with great results. Why wait until it’s too late?! […]
Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac are some of the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis. These plants contain an oil called urushiol, which can trigger an allergic reaction when […]
Sleep is sleep, right? I drink a glass of wine before bed to guarantee a good snooze. It might make me snore, but, hey, the louder the snore the deeper […]
When I moved to Franklin in 2005, I learned my way around by the waterways. The Little Tennessee led me to the Cullasaja, which led me up the mountain, which […]
The very first article I wrote for The Laurel was printed in March of 2005 and it was about the grandfather clock that Col. John A. Zachary brought with him […]
No craft is as deeply rooted in the history of the Plateau as gardening. As the world became more industrialized through the 19th century, our isolated mountain oasis was […]
It’s one thing to see pictures of the local wildlife in books or on Facebook. It’s a wholly different experience to see them in person. Of course, the best place […]
Ireland is arguably the most beautiful venue for links golf in the world, and there’s some extra buzz this year with the Open Championship being hosted by Royal Portrush later […]
