The Nativity Scene – A Holiday Tradition We “Think” We Know
From candles glowing in windows to angel-topped evergreen trees, the stories behind various Christmastime customs are rich in history and steeped in Christian beliefs. One of the most treasured holiday […]
Q & A with a Gingerbread Artist
First, please tell us who you are! I am Lindsay Deibler and I am a gingerbread artist, as well as a professional Interior Designer (Lindsay Deibler Interiors). I live in […]
The Storied Past of Eggnog
Clark: Can I refill your eggnog for you? Get you something to eat? Drive you out to the middle of nowhere and leave you for dead? Eddie: Naw, I’m doing […]
The Appalachian Trail
History The Appalachian Trail (A.T.) is the longest marked footpath in the United States. It starts at Springer Mountain in Georgia, it crosses 14 states, six national parks, and eight […]
Post-Retirement Reinvention
This is my book and these are my chapters. The pen sits firmly between my fingers, inching across the page that writes the next story of my next phase. I […]
The Power of the Compliment
Back in the day, my team speculated that I had more shoes than Imelda Marcos. They even teased me about it. Most of the time I heard: “Cute shoes!” It […]
Flash Fiction: Mistletoe
There was always something about Jordan. From the moment I saw him walk into the coffee shop, it was like time stood still. Cliché, I know, but it’s true. The […]
The Gift of Shopping Local
Here’s a question for you: When is it a good time to shop local? Consider these answers and choose your favorite: Every day. All the time. Right now. On days […]
7 Feel-Good Things to Try in December
‘Tis the season of cozying up with a warm blanket and watching classic Christmas movies until your eyes can no longer stay open. And to help spread the holiday cheer […]
Masked Communication: More than Meets the Eye
“That’s it, right there.” “What? “You’re doing it right now.” “The face?” “Yeah, the one you make when I say something you disagree with or that makes you uncomfortable.” This […]
