Celebrating the Winter Solstice
A few days before Christmas is celebrated and the candles are lit for Kwanzaa, people throughout the world come together and commemorate the winter solstice. Observed this year on Wednesday, December 21st, the winter solstice is a time of seasons changing and one of the Earth’s poles being tilted as far away from the sun […]
Brandon James: Financial Advisor at Marzano Capital Group
It’s not uncommon these days for people to start one career and then to – quite suddenly – find a new and unexpected opportunity that results in a change in direction. Such is the case for Brandon James, a financial advisor at Marzano Capital Group. “I spent the first part of my career as a […]
Child Care Health Consultation Services at Smart Start of Forsyth County
Did you know that: North Carolina is the 32nd ranked state in terms of childhood health. Poor health can come from stress, poor nutrition, abuse, lack of health care, and inadequate housing. In 2019, almost 11% of babies born in Forsyth County were considered below a healthy birth weight (5.5 pounds). Low birth weights are […]
Comfort and Joy
When summer emerges in all its verdant glory, my kitchen windowsill sports three glasses: one green one golden one lavender Each is a vessel for something from my piece of Mother Earth – a sprig of rosemary, a handful of basil, a trailing thyme. As the morning sun graces this seasonal vignette, the light shines […]
The Sweet Spot: A Second Taste
As the year comes to a close, don’t forget to give these tasty Triad bakeries a try to satisfy your sweet tooth this holiday season. Bobby Boy Bakeshop Since 2019, Lucia and John Bobby’s culinary and pastry-making expertise have propelled Bobby Boy Bakeshop to Triad fame, notorious for popping out artisanal pastries intricately decorated and […]
Let the Light of the World Shine: The Meaning of Light during the Holiday Season
During the holiday season, Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa are the three main celebratory events. Each holiday has different backgrounds, beliefs, and traditions that people throughout the world honor. While the three celebrations have their own meanings and festivals, there is something they all have in common: the importance of light. Holiday lights are all around […]
Eight Great Movies – Holiday Edition…Something for Everyone
‘Tis the season for holiday movies! While there are plenty of great classic holiday films we practically know by heart, there are also other holiday movies you may not have heard of. Check out this list and find the ones that suit you best. Classic: Miracle on 34th Street (1947) In this story, a man […]
Patiently Rooted: How to Keep Your House Plants Alive in the Winter
BY KELLI MESSICK, OWNER OF PATIENTLY ROOTED Hi, plant friends! My name is Kelli and my goal is to help more people become plant people and see all the amazing benefits plants can bring to your life. As the founder and owner of Patiently Rooted, a company dedicated to spreading the word about the benefits […]
The Real Deal with Candice Deal: The Four Pillars of Health
Yes, 2022 is quickly coming to a close. The New Year’s celebration is just around the corner and for many of us, it seems that each year may go by faster than the last. With 2023 on the horizon, we may be thinking of the traditional New Year’s resolutions. If so, it’s likely that the […]
Voices Changing Communities – Angela Hubbard: Leading by Listening
Angela Hubbard, Director of Student Services at West Forsyth High School, is enjoying her 24th year in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School district. She found her career in education by listening to her heart while attending the University of South Carolina. She had considered a career in physical therapy early-on at USC but changed her […]
