My friend Blanche, the eldest of nine children, has a unique perspective on life. Eight brothers and sisters will either kill you or turn you into a philosopher…or a great […]
Chances are someone in your circle of family/friends has Alzheimer’s. While seniors enjoy extended life expectancy, Alzheimer’s numbers rise alongside. For those who live past 65, one in five women […]
When a younger version of me got stressed about money, my Bohemian friend, Vici, would say, “Quit worrying. It’s just green paper with pictures of dead presidents on it.” Call […]
The Highlands Plateau is one of the South’s hottest destinations. High on its Hot List is Carolina Gallery, just a year old, but already a popular showcase for some of […]
If you’ve had the pleasure of enjoying a film, a play, or a rousing musical at Highlands Playhouse, it was well worth the price of admission…and then some. Here’s […]
Scott Low’s been tangled up in blue ever since he first heard Bob Dylan sing his iconic hit live. The lyrics grabbed Scott by his heartstrings, spun him around a […]
“Where would Highlands be without them?” That’s what area business owners in the hospitality, construction, and service industries ask daily. “Them” refers to the hundreds of seasonal, guest, and immigrant […]
If you want a rustic mountain experience with all the modern conveniences look no further than the Laurelwood Inn, located near the Cashiers Crossroads. In 1995 Bob and Lise Dews […]
Everyone has a legendary teacher in his/her history. Mine was Mrs. Simpson. She taught Latin when Latin was still cool. Should a student have the audacity to call Latin a […]
October is Worldwide Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One in eight American women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Men are also susceptible to this disease, though not as frequently […]
