Pat Adkins: Motivating Others Through Dancing and Faith
BY MEGAN TAYLOR For many people, passions are discovered at an early age and continue to grow throughout their lives. For some people, those passions became such a big part of their life that they evolve into a career. This is exactly what happened with Triad resident and dance instructor Pat Adkins. “My dad, a […]
Julia Montgomery Street: A 20th Century Forsyth County Woman
BY JULIA M. FALLON Julia Montgomery Street was born Julia Lilly Montgomery in Concord, North Carolina in 1898 to Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Lewis Montgomery. Her father only lived two more years. Her mother, Elizabeth Norris Montgomery, took the children Amy, Bays and little Julia back to the family home in Apex, North Carolina. Julia […]
Rosey’s Review: Hakkachow Asian Eats
BY ROSEY 615 St. George Square Court, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 336.893.8178 | Hakka-Chow.com Monday – Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM • Friday: 11:30 AM – 10 PM • Saturday: 12 PM – 10 PM • Sunday: 12 PM – 9 PM After months of being unable to eat in great restaurants, it’s wonderful to […]
Lessons in Permanence and Impermanence
BY JEAN MARIE JOHNSON Text to brother: Happy or Winky? Who flew off of the second-floor porch? Response: Happy. Winky was murdered by Lucky. Text to brother: Oh, right…then we tied Lucky to the doorknob to show him the error of his ways. Thanks! An ironic name, it turns out, Happy was our resident parakeet […]
5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Empty Notebooks
BY MEGAN TAYLOR Every time I clean out my desk and drawers, I am surprised by the number of unused or half-used notebooks I have collected throughout the years and have placed in a forgotten spot. These notebooks come in different shapes, colors, and designs, but all have empty pages waiting to be filled. When […]
Writers Who Read: 3 Books Everyone Should Read
BY MEGAN TAYLOR No matter what your favorite book genre is, there are just some classic books that are recommended for everyone to read at least once in their lives. These books have been described by authors and historians as ones that have made a huge impact on people, as well as, introducing new concepts, […]
ReDESIGNS by Ava
A Fresh Start “Our homes are a reflection of what we love, what we believe, and who we are. They are the backdrop to the stage of our lives, and we have the power to design the entire stage.” ~ Beth from her blog, A to Z Home Stories I think we would all agree […]
Protein-Packed Breakfasts
BY LISA S.T. DOSS Expressions are truthful! Take the phrase, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” In the moment of wakefulness, absent from food and water for six to eight hours, the body immediately needs vitamins and nutrients to replenish energy to focus and accomplish tasks. Beyond performance, studies link the morning […]
What Should We Be Watching?
BY JON MARZANO, AIF®, MANAGING PRINCIPAL At Marzano Capital Group, Monday mornings are a time for our team of advisors to sit down and discuss the economy and our allocations in client portfolios. With the speed of news dissemination, the thirst by the media for a juicy headline, and the multitude of dramatic events going […]
A Bright Moment: Summer Squash, Mushroom & Basil Pasta
BY LAUREN SEPHTON Hi! I’m Lauren. I’m a college student, freelance writer, and foodie. From running around as a child with the native tribes of Panama to down-home cooking in Tuscany, Italy, my recipes will give you a taste of the world. My favorite part is seeing the smile that home-cooked meals put on peoples’ […]
