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When stress takes over, it can be really challenging to return to your happy state. To help you get back there, here are some inspirational stress quotes on how to manage it. "I enjoy an evening stroll. It helps me to reflect and eases stress."...
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Remembering What Memorial Day's Really About
It's Memorial Day, and for many of us, that means firing up the grill, maybe hitting the lake, or just enjoying an extra day off. And honestly, there's nothing wrong with that! We all deserve a break. But as I sit here, thinking about the holiday, I ...
Beat the Heat: Your Essential Guide to Summer Safety
Extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable; it places immense strain on your body's ability to cool itself. When sweating isn't enough, your core temperature rises, leading to potentially dangerous conditions like heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and the mos...
Tiny Treasures of the Parkway: Bog Turtle is an Endangered Species
Endangered Species Day, observed on May 16, 2025, is a day to raise awareness of endangered and threatened species and the vital work being done to protect them. Being a part of the conservation tale of the bog turtle, one of the most endangered and ...
Remembering Jill Sobule: A Songwriter's Journey of Wit, Heart, and Fearless Truths
Some musicians' songs have the sensation of a dialogue with a witty, witty, and brutally honest friend. Without a doubt, Jill Sobule was one of them. It just hits you differently when you learn that she died in a house fire in Woodbury, Minnesota, on...
Tech Evolution: 1960-2000 Guess the Gadget!
The past wasn't just about "cool" fashion choices; it was also filled with awesome music and everyday objects that people used, relied on, and couldn't imagine living without. But to your modern eyes? They might look like alien artifacts, weird ...
Unleash the Fun with a Local Friendcation!
Ready to rally the troops? Here are some Friendcation activity ideas adaptable to your corner of Western NC, tailored for different vibes and age groups, all designed for a 2-to-5-day getaway within about 50 miles of your home base:The Energetic Expl...
The Stay-at-Home Bravecation: Unplug, Rewind, and Recharge Right Here in WNC
"Bravecations"—getting out and exploring the incredible resilience and beauty of Western North Carolina post-Hurricane Helene, even on a budget. But sometimes, the bravest thing we can do is slow down, switch off, and rediscover the joy right w...
Bravecations: Rediscover Western North Carolina with Budget-Friendly Adventures
After the challenges brought by Hurricane Helene, Western North Carolina's communities and local businesses are eager to welcome residents and visitors alike. Now is the perfect time to embark on a "Bravecation"—a bold staycation that encourages you ...
Don’t Forget to Spring Forward!
Alright, folks, it's that time of year again—when we collectively lose an hour of sleep but gain an hour of evening sunshine. Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2025, so before you hit the hay tonight, set those clocks ah...
Asheville: One of the Most Dog-Friendly Cities in the U.S.
Long regarded as one of the most dog-friendly communities in the United States is Asheville, North Carolina. After Hurricane Helene in September 2024, the city struggled greatly with infrastructural destruction and severe flooding. Still, the strong ...
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Forest Service ShieldU.S. FOREST SERVICE Caring for the land and serving people.What is open space?Open space includes all unbuilt areas, whether publically or privately owned, protected or unprotected. Open space lands include forests and grass...
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Use your sense of humor as a Stress Coping Mechanism We can prepare ourselves for stress with coping techniques, we can eliminate stressors from our lives whenever possible, and we can surround ourselves with social support--we absolutely should...
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"Some of the most powerful times are when we're quiet." -- Michael W. Smith Cultivating Quiet: 6 Ways to Invite Silence Into Your Life Nourish yourself with these simple practices. https://yogainternational.com/article/view/cultivating-qui...
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"One thing you can't hide - is when you're crippled inside." ― John Lennon"Your emotions make you human. Even the unpleasant ones have a purpose. Don't lock them away. If you ignore them, they just get louder and angrier." ― Sabaa Tahir"Ever since pe...
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We all deal with our own anger. We all cope with others' anger. My opinion only, anger is as natural to us as love, hate, happiness, fear and happiness. How we deal with our own anger is up to us. Our reaction to others' anger is also ours to de...
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"I've listened to someone as young as 14 and someone as old as 100 talk about their close friends, and [there are] three expectations of a close friend that I hear people describing and valuing across the entire life course," says William Rawli...
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Today is National Love Your Pet Day! Have you hugged your pet today? This is our dog, Missy! Every day is Love Our Pet Day! They have unconditional love for us! Pets teach us how we should be, how we could be! They make us smile first thing in the mo...
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Spoonful of Positive: Stand Up "Be an encourager, the world has enough critics already." Dave Willis “The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority.” "I allowed myself to be bullied because I was scared and didn't know how to defend myself. I was bullied until I prevented a new student from being bullied.By standing up hor him, I learned to stand up for myself," Jackie Chan "I h...
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Spoonful of Positive: Friday Yay! "Life is Beautiful! (Especially on Friday) "It's Friday...any plan of being a productive member of society is officially thrown out the window." " May today be the Fridayest Friday that ever Fridayed." "It's Friday! Let's Dance!" "Mandatory Law of the Universe On Fridays, you have to do something a little fun." "I never met a Friday I didn't like!"
Remembering What Memorial Day's Really About
It's Memorial Day, and for many of us, that means firing up the grill, maybe hitting the lake, or just enjoying an extra day off. And honestly, there's nothing wrong with that! We all deserve a break....
Beat the Heat: Your Essential Guide to Summer Safety
Extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable; it places immense strain on your body's ability to cool itself. When sweating isn't enough, your core temperature rises, leading to potentially dangerous conditi...
Tiny Treasures of the Parkway: Bog Turtle is an Endangered Species
Endangered Species Day, observed on May 16, 2025, is a day to raise awareness of endangered and threatened species and the vital work being done to protect them. Being a part of the conservation tale ...
Remembering Jill Sobule: A Songwriter's Journey of Wit, Heart, and Fearless Truths
Some musicians' songs have the sensation of a dialogue with a witty, witty, and brutally honest friend. Without a doubt, Jill Sobule was one of them. It just hits you differently when you learn that s...
Tech Evolution: 1960-2000 Guess the Gadget!
The past wasn't just about "cool" fashion choices; it was also filled with awesome music and everyday objects that people used, relied on, and couldn't imagine living without. But to your modern ...