Batteries Not Included
Tracking Notification
Do you ever get excited when you receive an email that tells you “your package has shipped?” When I was a kid, and before the existence of eBay, packages showing up at the house were few and far between. I always thought, in that way that kids look at the adult world, that a package […]
Appalachian Wanderers
The Cherohala Skyway
Rising northeast of Mount Rogers and marching along the Tennessee and North Carolina border into northern Georgia, the Unaka mountain range forms one of the most rugged stretches of wilderness east of the Mississippi. In some areas, the sedimentary rock of these ancient mountains has been eroded into smooth hills and forested domes, while other […]
The Loafer
Veteran of the Week – Paul McDowell III
The Loafer’s Veteran of the Week is Paul McDowell III. He served in the United States Marine Corps in the 3rd Battalion. He was born on July 28, 1953 to Paul McDowell Jr. and Peggy McDowell in Bridgeton, New Jersey. McDowell graduated from Bridgeton High School with the senior class of 1970. Shortly after graduating, […]
The Loafer
Bartender of the Week
The Loafer is proud to announce this week’s bartender of the week: Ashley Gilbert at Lumac Rooftop Bar at The Bristol Hotel. Ashley has been a bartender for 13 years, stating that she decided to be a part of the industry when she was just a teenager thanks to Tom Cruise in the movie Cocktail. […]
Lauren Stotsky
What Have You Read This Summer?
Summer is the time when every reading lover plans to read as much as they can in hope to check as many books off of their to-read list. On any break from college, I strive to read as much as I can. During the semester, I just do not have the time to read leisurely. […]
Pop Life
Yesterday
Among the talking pets, superheroes, car chases, scary dolls, and stomping monsters of the summer movie season, there is a sweet little film now playing in theaters called “Yesterday”. The film is a fantasy/musical/comedy/romance, and stars Himesh Patel as Jack Malik, a teacher who aspires to be a singer-songwriter. He is supported in his efforts […]
Lauren Stotsky
Your Weekly Horoscope
July 16th – July 22nd Aries (March 21-April 19) This week try to take advantage of your free-time by being efficient and getting the things done that have been on your to-do list for a while. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Be especially thoughtful to others around you this week, because you never know what […]
Batteries Not Included
A Weekend Away
I am not, by nature, one of those types who thinks that men need to get away to the woods for a “get in touch with your primitive side” retreat. One of those ridiculous things were men who have more income than I set things on fire in a desperate attempt to battle their insecurity. […]
Living Your Best Life
Sugar Cravings
Are you ready to learn How to kick the sugar habit without giving up sweetness, so you can experience a total transformation that gives you your best body, your best moods and your best life ever. First, let’s talk about WHY you have sugar cravings. The concept of polarity is pretty simple. It’s based on […]
Appalachian Wanderers
Hungry Mother State Park
Legend tells the story of an attack on several settlements throughout southwest Virginia in the early days of our nation. While many of the inhabitants were killed, others were taken prisoner. A mother known only as Molly was able to escape and carry her child with her to safety; with no food or other supplies, […]
Pop Life
Murder Mystery
I’ll admit I have never been a fan of Adam Sandler. To me most of his “comedies” are childish and his voice and mannerism are ingratiating. Was that too harsh? Not really, after all celebrities open themselves up for criticism by being in the public eye, so Adam is fair game. On the other hand, […]
