Horn in the West, the 68th Season opens June 21st!
To continue a 68 year-long tradition, the cast and crew have gathered in Boone, North Carolina to begin rehearsal for Horn in The West. This is truly revolutionary outdoor theatre! For ticket sales and special discount nights, visit www.horninthewest.com Show dates for Horn in the West are June 21st-August 10th, Tuesdays-Sundays every night at 8 […]
Pop Life
Godzilla
Godzilla was first introduced to film fans in 1954 by Toho Studios of Japan and has been stomping on cities and fighting monsters ever since. The iconic movie monster has been in countless films over the years, and was featured in an American adaptation in 1998. However, in the ’90’s film Godzillahad a very different look appearing […]
Appalachian Wanderers
Wreck in the Smokies
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker’s paradise. Along with Kings Canyon/Sequoia, Yellowstone, and Yosemite, it has one of the most extensive trail systems in the national park system, totaling upwards of eight hundred miles. They traverse roadsides, venture into the deepest wilderness, climb fir clad peaks, and meander through flat coves. Some lead […]
The Loafer
Veteran of the Week
The Loafer’s Veteran of the Week is Darrell Bruce Honeycutt (DB Honeycutt), a long-time resident of Erwin, TN. Honeycutt was born in Johnson City, TN and raised in an orphanage in Grundy, VA. He currently lives in Piney Flats, TN. Honeycutt served in both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy. After leaving the orphanage […]
Living Your Best Life
Boost your mood naturally by following these 3 simple tips.
Feeling like your mood has tanked lately? Maybe you’ve had added stress from a family situation or maybe your boss has been piling on the work. When you’re in a bad mood its harder to make healthy choices. Keeping your energy level up and your mood stable, is an important part of living your best […]
Batteries Not Included
Terror on a Monday Morning
It had been a nice morning. I slept well, woke up on time, had a nice breakfast, and was generally feeling good about life. I took in a deep breath of fresh air as I stood on my front porch in my underwear listening to “More Than a Feeling” by Boston. The neighbors didn’t […]
Appalachian Wanderers
Trillium Gap Trail
Rain. It is essential to the very existence of almost every ecosystem on earth and appreciated by all living organisms. The exception being humans of course. True, there are those who find delight in the pitter-patter of raindrops on the roof, or in the crisp, clean air that many showers bring with them. To the […]
Pop Life
Aladdin
Monkeys and tigers and genies oh my! The new live-action version of the 1992 classic Disney animated movie “Aladdin” is currently playing in theaters, and continues the studio’s new tradition of turning their animated movies into live-action flicks. Both films are based on the Middle Eastern folktale from “One Thousand and One Nights.” The film […]
Batteries Not Included
For Dad
You may have noticed that in last week’s issue of The Loafer, my column was nowhere to be found. That wasn’t a mistake, this was done intentionally. The week that I would have prepared and sent in my column, I was dealing with something. On May 26, my father, Gary Ross, passed away. It wasn’t […]
Living Your Best Life
Stop Feeling Bloated After You Eat
Feeling bloated is never comfortable. We’ve all experience it. It feels like your food is just sitting at the bottom of your stomach. You look in the mirror and you think, “when is my due date?” Sweet relief can come when you follow a few simple steps that will improve your digestive system and can […]
Lauren Stotsky
Your Monthly Horoscope
June 11th-July 15th Aries (March 21-April 19) This month, you will realize some things cannot be controlled. Take a deep breath and allow yourself to move with the flow. Taurus (April 20-May 20) This month will start off a little hectic with many things to do. Have a spa night to unwind and relax […]
