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Flautist Of The Forest
Bird sounds have appeared in classical compositions by Beethoven, Handel, Haydn, Respighi, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Strauss, among others. This jewel of the forest, the Goldfinch, inspired Vivaldi to compose a soaring flute concerto. (You can find it at youtube.com/watch?v=uAbZIqOUDjk or search YouTube.) The lemon-yellow body plumage contrasts with black wings and tail feathers to give the male American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) …
Putting From Off The Green
Important: Only try this from closely-mown fairways or fringes. I play quite a bit of golf in Ireland and Scotland where the fairways are mown almost the same length as the greens, making putting from off the green very easy and short chip shots not-so-easy since the ball is sitting on hard ground. More superintendents in the US are mowing …
Casting The Old Rod
Very often, I get a customer through the door that has recently cleared out a relative’s attic or storage unit. They are extremely excited because they feel they have found a usable fly rod and have cleared the price hurdle that had prevented them from taking up the hobby. They drop by the shop and ask if I might spool …
Where The Lake Runneth Over
The Cliffside Lake Recreation Area, just a short distance from Highlands, has a little bit of everything – hiking, fishing, swimming, picnicking, and camping next door at Van Hook Glade. I go for the hiking, of course. On one obnoxiously bright and cheerful spring day my sweetie and I followed the short Cliffside Loop Trail around the lake. I have yet …
Redefining Sapphire’s Social Experience, Sapphire National Golf Club
With an exciting, bold move, the footprint at Sapphire National Golf Club and Sapphire Mountain Brewing Company is expanding and being refined to create what many describe as redefining the ultimate social climate in Sapphire, North Carolina. According to Chief of Operations, John Sims, the company is expanding the Clubhouse and the abutting landscape to create a remarkable social arena …
Celebrating all Seasons, Highlands Chamber of Commerce
You’ve seen them on countertops, coffee tables, in businesses, in homes, in the hands of visitors touring the local trails and city walks. They are the new “2018 Highlands Chamber of Commerce Destination Guides,” 108 pages of share-worthy photos, info, resources, hot spots, nature, business, and local points of interest. These handbooks are brimming with ways to elevate your attitude. …
Afternoon Delight in Cashiers NC
Afternoon Delight, the name says it all. This charming new business located at 976 US Highway 64 in Cashiers offers a little something for everyone. It’s the home décor store with more. If you’re looking for that perfect home accessory or hostess gift you’re likely to find it here. They offer a large assortment of unique items, from Mud Pie …
Sharing and Learning at Carpe Diem Farms
Excitement filled the air at Carpe Diem Farms as the Activity Bus arrived with 28 fourth-graders from Highlands School. First stop, the Easy’s Slipper Production Center to hear a presentation delivered by fellow fourth grader Nicole Taylor. If you read our February article here in the Laurel you read about Nicole accompanying me to the University of Florida Vet School …
Honoring our Veterans
“We shall never be silent about our passions and our heroes.” These words spoken by Martin Luther King take on a very personal meaning when you take a few minutes to visit the Highlands Veterans Memorial Garden in front of the Highlands Police Station on Oak Street. Tucked into a tiny space between the Police Station and Oak …
Committed to the Cause, Special Operations Warrior Foundation
This year marks the first year in 17 years that there won’t be a Special Operations Adventure Race (SOAR), to support the efforts and programs of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Organizers and volunteers are using this year to reorganize, revitalize and make plans to bring this race back bigger and better than ever next year. According to race director …
Slouching Toward Summer, Hudson Library
Hudson Library has recently expanded its Spanish-language collection. Patrons can now find a growing selection of adult fiction, young adult fiction, juvenile fiction and nonfiction, beginning reader fiction and nonfiction, and picture and board books entirely in Spanish, as well as some bilingual books in both Spanish and English. This collection is great for Spanish-speakers who might like to read …
Earth Angels, Heidi & Eileen, Cashiers Highlands Humane Society
If you don’t believe there are angels on earth, then you haven’t met Heidi and Eileen. We were blessed to take care of a brave canine survivor named Caramel for a short time in between the compassionate care Caramel received from these two amazing ladies. Caramel was one of 31 canines rescued from an illegal dog meat farm in South …
