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Bigs’ and Littles’ Winter Traditions
One of the most exciting things about the winter holidays is the traditions and memories that are revisited from years past. Last year, we repeated two of our holiday traditions in Big Brothers Big Sisters. Both Highlands and Cashiers Bigs and Littles spent a Saturday afternoon at Larry Haskett’s home and Christmas tree farm in Tuckasegee, creating wreaths out of …
Lessons from Horses
Having danced with horses since I was three years old, they’re my soul’s connection to life as I know it. There have been 23 in my lifetime, nine presently. When one is sick, as with any family member, you hope to give them the finest care available. Battersea Tracy, our 15-year-old Morgan who came to CDF as an 18-month-old orphan …
Outside Enjoyment
Sometimes it can be hard to get out of the house in the winter. But don’t let the cold give you the winter blues. There’s still much to enjoy outside during the winter months. Get bundled up and take a walk around Dixon Pond. In late January/early February, you might even see a spotted salamander! These large salamanders with bright …
Lending a hand to Literacy
Do you know how to read Tarot cards? Or how to read the handwriting on the wall? Or how to read Shakespeare? How to read lips? Or how to read someone the riot act? Or how early a child’s brain begins to develop and be ready to learn? Because December was Literacy Month and “there’s more to literacy than reading,” …
Shining City on the Hill
When I was a kid, I would ride my bicycle home from school and I guess I was a magnet for every neighborhood stray dog or cat who needed a nutritious meal and a warm, safe place to lay down their head. Even at an early age, I knew those down-on-their-luck animals just wanted someone to love and care for …
Squirrel Jerky
And now, from my Wheelie Bin’s Pointless-Yet-Entertaining Hazarai Department . . . “Strange Things Dogs Expel.” Dog Number One: My English Bulldog, Bentley, so named because he was built like a 5,000-pound chunk of cantankerous machinery, had class in a proper, Winston Churchill, bully kind of way. Anything from floor to nose-height was fair game for Mr. Underwear Fetish. …
The Green Heart of Cashiers
Looking to host a corporate picnic, family reunion, birthday party, wedding, or other special occasion event in 2019? Look no further than The Village Green, a lovely 12.5-acre park in the heart of Cashiers. The outdoor rustic feeling and the peaceful natural surroundings make it a picture-perfect spot for celebrations of all sizes. The Village Green has three open-air …
Where All Light Tends to Go
The Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, and the surrounding Southern Appalachian region, is home to many incredible artists. There are art galleries in almost every town in Jackson and Macon counties featuring the paintings, drawings, and photographs of the phenomenal artists that live here. Within that venerated crowd of artists are the writers. While it is not a visual art form, the …
Rolf Method Revealed
Are you a person who likes science and mystery? As Rolfers, we have the privilege of seeing how the science of balancing a body in the gravity field improves lives. Alignment of the human body is where science and mystery for us meet daily. Sitting, Standing, Walking, Lying Down – How a person moves through this cycle gives us clues …
Joint Health
Joint health is more important than we realize. Our joints in the body serve us in many ways. They allow movement, in many directions, provide balance and coordination, and provide the very necessary motion that drives our circulation – our life force. Without good joint health, we cannot thrive in life. Once a joint is compromised, whether from an injury, …
S.M.A.R.T. Resolutions
Did you realize 80 percent of New Year’s Resolutions are broken before February’s end? Becky Holmes, the Licensed Dietician Nutritionist of Mission’s Health and Wellness Team says, “We can be S.M.A.R.T. – Specific, Measureable, Activities, Realistic, and Time-Oriented – and achieve our 2019 goals with just a little planning and follow-through.” At the heart of SMART is making …
Spinning a Darn Good Yarn
The art of weaving is not new. Every culture throughout history has given their unique spin to the ancient art. The same can be said for Appalachian weaving. Textile art in the Southern Appalachian region is a unique blend of heritage, creativity, and practicality. It’s a beautiful craft, but not an easy one. The journey from raw material to …
