This is a joint post from the author and her husband. One of the biggest decisions we have to make … Continue reading The Art of Retirement…New Life – Same Wife

As the morning air grows crisp and the summer crowds shift to fall activity seekers, our mountain community naturally pivots … Continue reading Navigating Change: Find the Right Support for Your Health Journey 

As summer begins to give way to fall, we’re looking forward to squeezing the most out of what many of … Continue reading Real Estate…The Seasons are Changing

As children, we are taught not to quit, because sustained effort is required for success. Perseverance is a character strength … Continue reading Good for the Soul…Perseverance & Flexibility: Two Success Superpowers

By Chris Dolman The Lake Lure Music Festival recently visited the Lake Lure Classical Academy (LLCA) on the 2nd day … Continue reading Lake Lure Music Festival donates $25K to Lake Lure Classical Academy

Silly me. I thought mulching my front yard here in the mountains of North Carolina would save me work. WRONG! … Continue reading Glimpses of Grace…Weeding the Front Yard of Life

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It’s been a long time ago now it seems when our family of six got in our car and took … Continue reading Comings and Goings…River swimming memories to last a lifetime

As my friends and family gathered around my Big Green Egg grill last month for America’s 250th birthday, one of … Continue reading From the Editor…Is the great American steakhouse going extinct?