2019

There is a lot of sickness out there! Have you noticed that colds linger longer and the flu is feared by all?  There is a lot of news covering the […]

Plan your next birthday party, family reunion, corporate event, neighborhood gathering, wedding or other private function in The Village Green. The beauty of the 13+-acre park and its distinct venues […]

My friend, Blanche, and I were driving home from Zumba, chatting away, chewing and eschewing the virtues of the vegetarian, the Vegan, and the Raptor diets. Unfamiliar with the Raptor […]

People Helping People, that’s the mission of the Highlands Emergency Council, a non-profit founded in 1985 to serve low income people in the Highlands area.  In addition to their ongoing […]

This is a simple story of how Highlanders always step out of their comfort zones to help their neighbors, or in this case, their neighbor’s dog.  It is about my […]

With rhythm under your feet, a bonfire with friends, and fresh   crystalline air in your lungs, you can welcome in the New Year 2020 feeling aligned and connected to […]

I grew up embracing the spirit of Christmas. I honor and appreciate all other traditions, however, my experience was two-fold —  the man in the red suit and the Biblical Nativity […]

Sneezing a lot? Change of season making you have a runny nose and itchy eyes?  You may be dealing with a histamine intolerance, and this is not fun!    Histamines […]

Winter in the North Carolina mountains is always a beautiful time. But cold weather, icy roads and heavy snow pose a challenge to our mission to save lives and provide […]