Hey, Extroverts! Cool It.
How many articles have you read that have taught you, the introvert, how to be more extroverted? How many articles have you seen that have mentioned you, the extrovert, as the “best” personality type? Don’t worry; this isn’t another “how introverts can be more extroverted” article. It’s the opposite actually: it’s how you, as an […]
A Slice of Organic Life: Part 1: Life Without a Yard
Are you dreaming of being closer to nature and yet worried that your living arrangement stifles practical goals? Whether you live in an apartment or townhouse, in the city or suburbs, your current lifestyle does not prevent you from choosing fresh and natural over pre-packaged and chemical-laden. Take the positive road and dedicate it to […]
In The Spotlight
Have you ever been hit in the feels* before? You’re talking to someone and they say something and it’s almost like you could have said it for them or have said it yourself? This particular group of women hit me in the feels, and I think they’ll hit you, too. As a reminder, this column […]
Sheet Mulching
A lush green lawn is the standard for American homescapes. While a grassy yard is nice in theory, it really serves very little practical purpose and can be expensive, labor-intensive, and downright toxic to maintain. Mowing equipment, gasoline, fertilizer, and herbicides for weeds aren’t cheap and contribute to air and water pollution while disrupting local […]
How Safe is Your Rideshare?
When 21- year-old, University of South Carolina student Samantha Josephson entered a black Chevy Impala that fateful March night, she expected her Uber to take her home, safe and sound. The next day, Josephson’s battered body was discovered by turkey hunters in a wooded area sixty miles away. Why did this senseless tragedy happen? Josephson […]
ReDESIGNS by Ava: Color Makes a Difference
“Each little flower that opens, each little bird that sings, God made their glowing colors, and made their tiny wings. All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, all things wise and wonderful; the Lord God made them all.” ~ Cecil F. Alexander With the month of March comes the promise of spring. […]
Clemmons Community Day
Growing up in a small town, we had a few events that brought out the entire community. From delicious food to seeing my friends and neighbors, it was one of those really exciting days where we could all just hang out together and remember that beyond our busy day-to-day, we were part of a larger […]
Misconceptions of Financial Planning Importance
Misconceptions of Financial Planning As our firm continues to build on the momentum from the capital markets in 2020, we are continuing to meet with more and more people that reside in our wonderful community. We are privileged to have been a part of this community for many years, and we look forward to many great […]
Take Responsibility for Car Maintenance Tasks
From an operator’s perspective, the inner working of a vehicle is inconsequential just as long as the ignition switch activates the battery’s voltage and comes to life! Dependability is the number one factor of what defines a great car. Beyond the cargo space, ample legroom and a few other factors, which may include road trips […]
Trellis Supportive Care: Built by the community for the community
Trellis Supportive Care began as a grassroots organization over 40 years ago by local pioneers of the hospice movement. They were inspired to improve the quality of life for patients facing advanced illness, and their families. They believed in a team approach to high quality, compassionate care provided at home – wherever the patient calls […]
