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Food Insecurity Rising
Here we are in the pristine North Carolina mountains surrounded by affluence. But are we? Did you ever stop to think if your neighbors might not have food for dinner, or they are rationing their food so they have something to eat a few more days? Defined by the US Department of Agriculture, “Food security for a household means …
Horsing Around in Magical Ways
It’s hard to imagine that Carpe Diem Farms, the idea, began on January 27, 1992 when we received our tax exempt status. It took us five years to find the place, which officially opened October 18, 1997. The first horses, Delta and Gracie, didn’t move in until Thanksgiving the following year when my father and brother completed the stables and …
In the Hands of the Young
The future of animal welfare really doesn’t have much to do with animals. It has everything to do with children. If we teach children kindness towards animals, compassion for their survival, a commitment to responsible and humane care, and a respect for the habitat in which these animals live and the planet that we share – then it is …
Bang-Bang Frappé
On my way to the Cray Cray Café for a caffeine fix, I spotted a police car parked down the road, blue lights flashing. An officer stood by the car-door, eyes directed down a side street. I, being the Center of the Universe, assumed this was all about me. I slowed down, tightened my seatbelt, checked my teeth for spinach, …
Sentinel Species
When you hear the term “livestock,’’ the last thing you would think of is honey bees, but according to the USDA bees are considered managed livestock. Which makes sense, if you think about it. Beekeeping is a trade with a long, rich history, especially in Appalachia. Honey bees were introduced in America probably around the 1600’s. Scots and Irish settlers …
When Builder Partners with Nature
Some people view life here in this corner of Western North Carolina as an escape from the pressures of 21st century life. Paradoxically, their vision of this getaway is colored by two wildly divergent lenses. For those seeking solitude and solace, the mountains are a welcome respite from the cares of the world. The magnificent vistas, with their horizon-spanning ranges …
Have Yoga Mat, Will Travel
In the winter of 2016, I hosted a Women’s Wellness Weekend at my studio and invited several other teachers to help facilitate various classes over the course of the weekend. One of those teachers was long-time friend Ashby Underwood-Garner, the owner of Yoga Highlands. We quickly realized how much we enjoyed working together and thought of the value we …
The Skinny on Skin Care
Imagine, it’s your average morning. You shower, brush your teeth, shave, put on your makeup, off you go! We all do it, and most of us do not realize the damage we could be doing to our bodies. The average woman uses 12 products on her body daily, which can translate to over 168 chemicals being put onto, and into …
Active Participant in your Own Care
We’re all faced with choices and decisions every day regarding many aspects of our lives: what to eat, where to travel, what clothes to wear, etc. When it comes to good health, the decision-making can be constant! We have choices at our fingertips and the discernment process needs to be taken seriously. Good health is our choice, for …
Let’s Talk & Save Lives
When my son was nine his dad let him watch “Alien.” He came home withdrawn and frightened. It took several hours to get him to tell me the whole story. He’d also fallen in the tub and bruised his back. When he saw the bruise, he was convinced he had an alien inside him for about three days before he …
Founders Day & Local Heritage
Third and fourth-graders from Blue Ridge School, Summit School and homeschoolers will be learning about their local heritage and enjoying activities under blue September skies when the Cashiers Historical Society stages Founders Day on Thursday, September 26, on the grounds of the Zachary-Tolbert House. The day is jammed with events designed to educate the children about life in the Cashiers Valley …
The Fate of the Fairfield
In the 1890s, a group of Pennsylvania investors established the Toxaway Company and bought thousands of acres of mountain land in Jackson and Transylvania Counties. Their initial plan was to cut and extract lumber so a railroad line was built from Hendersonville to Toxaway. When the group saw the stunning beauty of land a new plan was formed, resulting in …
