Have you ever looked at a person from across the room and asked yourself why he or she is so sad? Even closer to home, has anyone asked you what’s […]
Lisa Wilker, of Tranquility Cove Massage has been helping clients in Highlands since 2007. She graduated from Venice School of Massage, mastering the basic foundation in Swedish massage technique […]
Leafy green vegetables are the among the healthiest foods you can eat. Plentiful in the summer, they enhance a large variety of dishes. Rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and plant-based […]
On the indigenous medicine wheel the stages of life are represented by the four directions. The southern direction or “facing south” correlates with our youth, childhood and summer! This inspires […]
Who has an extra set of ears for you? Who goes to bat for you? When you’re in a doctor’s office dealing with challenging health decisions, did you know that […]
Woody Allen said, “I don’t mind dying. I just don’t want to be there when it happens.” That resonates with many of us. Dark humor aside, there comes a time […]
Few North Carolinians have a story to match that of William Holland Thomas (1805–1893), the “white chief” of the Cherokee. He’s one of my favorite historical characters, and this article […]
In 1886 Highlands’ Fourth Street had a speed bump…a natural speed bump so high it was upending wagons that approached the Main Street intersection with too much horsepower. Fourth and […]
The beauty of the Rose-Breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) amazes with every close-in sighting. The female is elegantly attired in an ermine breast vest with prominent white eyebrows and a […]
Ahhhh, the joys of a summer garden. You’ve put in some good gardening hours, and now it’s time to enjoy some of these longer days and admire your work. It’s […]
