Voices Changing Communities: Dr. Adreian Pitts: Right Where She’s Supposed to Be

Have you ever wondered if you are where you are supposed to be? Am I living in the right town, working the job I always dreamed of, living the […]
On the Road Again: How to Spend Seven Days in Oregon

Craving a nature-packed adventure in the Pacific Northwest? Here’s how to spend seven days in the Beaver State. Day 1: Arrive in Portland, OR Book roundtrip flights to Portland International […]
It’s The Little Things…

Valentine’s Day. The day in which you are expected to spend tons of money to prove to someone you love them. Okay, okay, I know I sound jaded, and it […]
WE’RE BACK AND READY TO EAT!

Men Who Cook’ Fires Up Family Friendly Fundraiser BY ERIN CRAVER & KARA YATES Like many other non-profits, COVID-19 forced in-person special events to be put on the back burner the past […]
Love Notes – How to Create a Meaningful, Beautiful Love Note for Anyone You Love

It is always a good time to express your feelings to those you love. In fact, the theory goes…the more love we put out into the world, the more will […]
THE DREAMER-AND-DOER ENSEMBLE

For the most part, I’m a doer. I spend my days getting things done. One of the most exhilarating highs of my day is checking off my to-do list. (Some […]
Recovering from Rugged, Rough, and Rocky Real-ationships

Let’s be real about real-ationships. They are not perfect and neither are we; and sometimes, they can be beyond rugged, rough, and rocky. If bad memories of negative experiences […]
Self-Care is Not Selfish

Often when we think of self-care, we visualize images of massages, facials, spas, and luxurious bath products. We tend to view self-care as an indulgence. But it’s actually essential to […]
The Five Love Languages: (Part 2) Acts of Service: Now This One I Know!

Now THIS is a language I know something about! The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate is a 1992 book by China Grove, N.C. native, Dr. Gary […]
Still Me

It was the day before Halloween. The sky befittingly gray, the temperature a cool 53 or so. I left my house mid-afternoon to take in the air, the day – […]