Give the Gift of Clean Living: Thoughtful, Guilt-Free Gifts for Everyone on Your List

Show your love in the purest way possible – by gifting clean living essentials. Choosing toxin-free gifts may take a little extra effort, but the payoff is huge – fewer […]
Women in the Wild; Worried About Whales?

We’ve all heard horror stories about whales. From SeaWorld deaths to capsized boats in open waters, it’s understandable to be equally awed and intimidated by some of the world’s largest […]
Snow Days

By Elizabeth Mathis The world is muffled by the gentle murmur of falling snow. Children, lost in the enchantment of snowmen and adventure, tirelessly play as if they had but […]
Gretchen’s Kids Boutique – Small Business, Big Heart

For the owner of Gretchen’s Kids Boutique, Michele Mathias, children’s clothing has always been more than fabric and thread; it’s about comfort, confidence and memories. The boutique was born from […]
Upper and/or Lower Eyelid Surgery…With or Without Brow/Forehead Surgery (a.k.a. “Blepharoplasty and Brow Lifting”)

By COOPER SCURRY, MD Surgery around the face can be either cosmetic, reconstructive or functional. In other words, facial surgery can be performed to correct a particular problem (functional), to restore […]
Prepared or Paranoid: True Crime

In 2020, when college classes were online and I had an endless amount of spare time, my friends and I were constant true crime watchers. From Hulu’s The Girl from […]
Every Victim Has a Face, Every Survivor Has a Story…Lisa

Everyone deserves peace, respect, and safety in their relationships. Domestic violence often starts with what seems like small, controlling behaviors. It can escalate over time, becoming a pattern when one […]
Aging Out: Burned Bridges

For those of you following along over the last few months, the good news is that my move to the Wilmington area has been quite a success. I’ve been able […]
Conversation With Your BFF – “What Topics Should BFFs Be Able to Discuss?”

Best friends are the people we laugh with, cry with, lean on and sometimes, unfortunately, avoid saying the real important stuff to. We’re often scared of hurting them, or being […]
A Backward Glance at Youthful Wisdom

AThe card arrived not entirely unexpected – a touching love note from an old, dear friend with whom I’d recently reconnected at our high school reunion. The envelope bore a […]