Pop Life
Summer Blockbusters
Several weeks ago I recommended some hot movies for Spring, but now that Summer is upon us, it’s time to list my 10 must-see movies for June, July and August. It’s always fun to escape the summer heat in a dark and cool theater to catch the latest blockbusters. I have listed these movies in […]
Appalachian Wanderers
Forney Ridge Trail
Across the entirety of Appalachia, the eastern deciduous forest forms an almost unbroken blanket, stretching from the deepest gorges to more than a mile in elevation. This relic is all that is left of what was one of the greatest woodlands in the world. Thanks to conservation efforts throughout the last century, much of the […]
Living Your Best Life
How to Stop Self-Sabotage
We’ve all done it. We’ve all had the good intention to get to the gym, choose the healthier option on the menu, or just get off our butts. But instead we allowed self- sabotaging behaviors to make their ugly way into our good intentions? Why do we self-sabotage? And how do we stop it? Keep […]
Pop Life
See You Yesterday
The new Spike Lee produced and Stefon Bristol directed film “See You Yesterday” recently debuted on Netflix, and I must say the film has a unique ending, but more on that later. “See You Yesterday” is a sci-fi film that introduces us to the world of a science prodigy, C.J. Walker (Eden Duncan-Smith), who, along […]
Appalachian Wanderers
The Channels
Sitting just a few miles north of Meadowview, Virginia, The Channels are located high atop one of Clinch Mountain’s highest peaks and are one of the greatest hiking destinations in our region. This geological marvel was once a huge capstone that covered the summit. During the last ice age, the constant wear and tear of […]
Batteries Not Included
The Light Bulb Adventure
In the last twenty plus years, lightbulb technology has come a long way. We’ve gone from incandescents and their familiar shape to a wide range of LED powered bulbs that are more efficient. With this evolution, we have begun to place bulbs everywhere. My parent’s bed even has LEDs under it. But one of […]
Living Your Best Life
3 Ways to Get Your Summer Body Back on Track
Are you on track to have that summer body you’ve been working on since January? No? Then read on… A life lesson I’m trying to teach my teenagers is, don’t complain about something if you’re not going to come up with some ideas to fix it. It’s a great lesson for us adults too! I’ve […]
Pop Life
The Last Summer
Archie (K.J. Apa) from the television series “Riverdale” stars in the new Netflix film “The Last Summer”, which chronicles the lives of several high school seniors in Chicago as they enjoy the last summer before entering college. The film provides Apa the opportunity to leave the dark tone of Riverdale behind and enjoy brighter moments […]
The Loafer
Veteran of the Week
Rob Phillips Full name: William Robert “Rob” Phillips Born: August 28, 1925 – May 13, 2019 Rob was a United States Army Veteran having served his country honorably during WWII. He was awarded the WWII Victory Ribbon and Army Occupation Medal (Germany). Rob was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother. He adored his […]
Appalachian Wanderers
Exploring Wildwood Grove
Since Dolly shoveled that first pile of dirt in 1985 to signify the birth of her Smoky Mountain theme park, three things have remained a constant at Dollywood: the music icon’s guiding presence, welcoming hospitality, and a whole lot of change. Change is what transformed a small railroad tour into the national destination the Dollywood […]
