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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Complaining: How to Break the Habit
When complaining takes the form of “venting in search of a solution,” it can be a good thing. So can occasionally venting to get a problem or frustration out into […]
Writers Who Read: Cozy Up with One of These Winter Books
“Oh, the weather outside is frightful.” These words are pulled right out of the familiar Christmas carol, “Let It Snow”. While North Carolina doesn’t see much snow during the month […]
In the Spotlight
Nicole Zelniker What makes you YOU? My community contributes a lot to who I am. I’m determined, I’m driven, and I’m compassionate, but I wouldn’t be any of those things […]
5 Feel-Good Things to Try in November
As we round the corner towards all things bright and jolly, we’ve compiled a short list of activities for this November that we recommend giving a try. Some may […]
