Moonwatch A surprisingly colorful face with a familiar smell…
BY MARK MATHOSIAN What colors do you see when you look at the Moon? Your answer is probably shades of white and gray. So, you may be surprised to learn the Moon is actually quite colorful, with countless shades of yellow, orange, blues, browns and purple. It’s just that for most of us, our eyes […]
The View From This Side: July 2018
At the June Girls’ Night Out, we had a moment that only comes once in a blue moon – an event so rare, it could even be called a miracle. My husband got up and danced. Can you believe it?? I kid around, but seriously… if you know Tim, you know he’s not a dancer. […]
Samaritan Ministries 5th Annual Tour de Llama Biking Fundraiser Approaching
On July 23, 2018, Samaritan Ministries will host their 5thannual Tour de Llama bike event at Divine Llama Vineyards. Arbor Investment Advisors is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the event. All proceeds raised through rider registrations and sponsorships help provide food and shelter to our hungry and homeless neighbors in the Winston-Salem area. […]
Celebrate America with Great Historic Reads
BY LISA DOSS & VONDA HENDERSON We are blessed in this country to have a rich and well-documented history. Having the opportunity to learn about our heritage and all that makes our nation great is a privilege. As we celebrate the 4th of July, it’s a good time to pull out the biographies about the […]
A British Invasion
In 2018, many Americans have been glued to hearing the latest news from across the pond. Many waited to hear about the birth of the new Royal baby or to get a glimpse of Meghan Markle’s wedding dress at the Royal wedding. These are just two events that have captured the interest of Americans. Throughout […]
The Pickle Craze
Food crazes come and go. A few years ago, it was bacon everything. Including bacon and chocolate (a combination that is baffling!). Lately – much to the delight of pickle enthusiasts – it’s all about pickles. Fried pickle chips have been around for a while, but fried pickle poppers are taking things to a new level. […]
Only the Lonely
“Loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted is the most terrible poverty. ~Mother Teresa Solitude and loneliness are two very different things. Solitude is a deliberate choice of being alone, while loneliness is a feeling of being alone. The irony is that loneliness can happen any time, even while surrounded by a group of […]
Constructing Dreams: Making the Most out of a Master Bedroom and Bath
Behind the door of a master bedroom is a room for privacy and relaxation, as well as a sleep sanctuary. The color of the walls, the placement of the bed, and the accessories define an escape from the outside world. Although, it is not a room for visitors, the master bedroom has become a room […]
Why & How to Start a Blog
We are living in an age where folks are becoming more expressive with writing, photos, and videos. For those feeling led to blog, here’s how to begin! WHY BLOG? Tell your story and document a personal journey. If your aim is to reveal who you are to the nations, share an inspiring life story, or […]
The Amazing Avocado
BY SUSAN SCHABACKER Happy National Avocado Day! Enjoy all the health and beauty benefits of the amazing avocado and celebrate National Avocado Day on Tuesday, July 31st! Wait! An Avocado is Actually . . . a Fruit? Yes, the amazing avocado is actually a fruit, more specifically it is a single-seeded berry, a pear-shaped fruit […]
