What do we Maconites have in common with Bibb County, Georgia? Answer: Nathaniel Macon, a North Carolina Congressman who served 1791 to 1828. The city of Macon, Georgia, and the county […]
A wounded buck limped into my yard last week. I recognized his distinctive rack. He was part of a small herd that frequents the wooded ridge on which I live. […]
I didn’t really want a cup of coffee. I don’t drink it anymore. Yet, at 7:00 this morning I was at Mickey D’s window ordering a senior decaf. An hour […]
Ginseng is derived from the Chinese word “Renshen” (Ren: person, and shen: root). Characteristically, the ginseng root splits into two leg-like extensions. On occasion, it grows into a complete figure. […]
I spent Thanksgiving in North Carolina with friends and their 80-something patriarch, Bobby, who was in rare form. While tryptophan in turkey is supposed to have a mellowing effect, it […]
As we celebrate another new year a decade and a half into the millennium (seems like only yesterday we were anticipating the year 2000), it’s interesting to reflect on the […]
PAC is loaded with a theaterful of directorial, choreographic, and costuming genius as it launches the New Year with the spectacular Live in HD Series. First on the extraordinary roster, […]
When Mitchell Metz was five years old, his mom enrolled him in a Colorado Suzuki program and made playing violin part of their daily routine. It’s not easy holding a […]
Julie Osborn has been taking photos around Highlands for years. Sometimes the shots are for her real estate sales. Often they are for chronicling her life. But much of the […]
At the end of Highlands Chamber of Commerce’s 85th year of promoting community enterprise, there is an evolution going on. The Chamber’s focus is shifting from touting Highlands as a […]
