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Moon Real Estate Just Got Weird: The Great Nuclear Land Rush
For decades, the idea of a permanent human presence on the Moon has danced on the edges of science fiction. We've imagined moon bases, lunar rovers, and astronauts gazing back at the "pale blue dot." But for a truly sustainable lunar future, there's ...
Remembering Connie Francis: A Voice of Enduring Strength
Connie Francis passed away at 87, closing the chapter on a life lived fully, loudly, and often, defiantly. Her voice, instantly recognizable on hits like "Stupid Cupid" and "Where the Boys Are," was just one facet of a woman whose journey epitomized ...
Monday Moods: Think About Beginner-Friendly Hike with Big Rewards!
Hey friends! Happy Monday from right here in beautiful Western North Carolina! Mondays can sometimes feel like trying to push a boulder uphill, especially when you're still dreaming of the weekend's mountain adventures. Start lifting your mood right ...
Catch the Cosmic Show: The Thunder Moon (Buck Moon)
Get ready for a celestial spectacle! This Thursday, July 10, 2025, marks the arrival of the first full moon of the astronomical summer, often known as the Thunder Moon or Buck Moon. If you're in Western North Carolina, you're in luck – this magnifice...
Sound of Silence: Is a Viral Science Experiment the Future of Firefighting?
A student holds a small, strange-looking device that looks like a speaker aimed at a flickering flame. He flips a switch, a deep, rumbling sound fills the air, and poof—the fire vanishes as if snuffed out by an invisible hand.It seems like something ...
Braving It Solo: Your Guide to WNC Bravecation for Singles
The world often tells us vacations are for couples, families, or groups of friends. But what if your soul is craving something different? What if you're yearning for an adventure that's solely yours – a "bravecation" where you step outside your comfo...
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 ...
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There is a lot of focus on positivity, which is awesome. There is a lot of emphasis on kindness. Include yourelf. Compassion for yourself is not selfish, it is self care. “Nourishing yourself in a way that helps you blossom in the direction you want to go is attainable, and you are worth the effort.”– Deborah Day “Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.”– Christopher Germer “Learning to lo...
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Today's Spoonful of Positive ; Kindness photo credit: Marjorie Farrington A random act of kindness, no matter how small, can make a tremendous impact on someone else's life.” ― Roy T. Bennett “A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.” ― Steve Maraboli, “Doing nothing for others is the undoing of ourselves.” ― Horace Mann “If you're not making someone else's life better, th...
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Quotes to Live By -- Words MatterWherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine. Anthony J. D’Angelo Joy is not in things; it is in us. Richard Wagner I will go anywhere as long as it’s forward. David Livingston Walk slowly but never walk backward. Unknown The road to success is always under construction. Lily Tomlin The energy of the mind is the essence of life. Aristotle
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"Minds are like parachutes, they only work when open." - Thomas Dewer "If the plan doesn't work, change the plan, not the goal." Marjorie Farrington "Don't think too much. You'll create a problem that wasn't even there in the first place." - Unknown "People who do not understand your silence will never understand your words." - Unknown J
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North Carolina This Day in History -- History has been made with the election of 127 women in Congress. On this date in 1921, history was made, the first woman to hold legislative office in the South. NC DN On January 5, 1921, Lillian Exum Clement took her seat in the North Carolina House of Representatives, becoming the first woman in the South to hold legislative office. Clement was born in Black Mountain in 1886, and she worked in the Buncom...
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Sart Your Way in a Positive Way!"Live Your Life, Forget Your Age." -- unknown "Life is Too Short to Wait." --unknown "I hear what I need to hear when I take a moment to listen to silence within me." -- Lou Rivera "Confidence is silent. Insecurity is loud." -- unknown "Become a Priority in Life." -- unknown
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Lighter Side of Life. Happy New Year Resolutions! What exactly is a new year's resolution?" "My goal for 2019 is to accomplish the goals of 2018 which I should have done in 2017 because I promised them in 2015 and planned them in 2014." Its a 'to do' list for the first week of January." I can't believe it's been a year since I didn't become a better person. ~ Unknown " I made a resolution to get healthy jogging. Then I read that...
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2018 Stories you may not know....I found the following story I did not know about, I watched ER on a regular basis. Yahoo News August 30, 2018 Vanessa Marquez, a series regular actress on NBC’s hit drama “ER” from 1994-1997, was shot and killed by a South Pasadena PD officer during a welfare check early Thursday afternoon. She was 49. During the welfare check at the 1100 Block of Fremont Avenue, Marquez was having seizures and possibly suffering...
Moon Real Estate Just Got Weird: The Great Nuclear Land Rush
For decades, the idea of a permanent human presence on the Moon has danced on the edges of science fiction. We've imagined moon bases, lunar rovers, and astronauts gazing back at the "pale blue dot." ...
Helen's Bridge: Asheville's Most Haunted Spot
Helen's Bridge is tucked away in the woods outside of Asheville. If you're looking for a genuine paranormal experience or just a little bit of local folklore, this is the place to go.Many people consi...
Farewell, Ozzy: Remembering the Man Behind the Legend
The "Prince of Darkness," John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne, died on July 22, 2025. He died at the age of 76, and for many, it marks the end of a colorful, chaotic, and absolutely unique time in music hist...
Remembering Connie Francis: A Voice of Enduring Strength
Connie Francis passed away at 87, closing the chapter on a life lived fully, loudly, and often, defiantly. Her voice, instantly recognizable on hits like "Stupid Cupid" and "Where the Boys Are," was j...
Monday Moods: Think About Beginner-Friendly Hike with Big Rewards!
Hey friends! Happy Monday from right here in beautiful Western North Carolina! Mondays can sometimes feel like trying to push a boulder uphill, especially when you're still dreaming of the weekend's m...