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 […]
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 […]
