Everyone tells us these are challenging times and I agree. With so many challenges to our health, both mental & physical, boredom can become a deterrent to staying well. So how about a few projects to keep our mind and hands busy! Do you collect...
February in our mountains. The snow crocus are lifting their heads, the days are beginning to seem a little longer and the morning fog dances in and out. We always make sure that between the rains we have plenty of bird food and deer corn out, just to keep everyone...
Here we are again, a new year is upon us. I am not one for resolutions but if you are, now would be the time. What else is it time for? That depends are where you are. Some of the things I do to get ready to face a new year? For me it is about starting the year...
As I started to take a look at what traditions were a part of the Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains for Christmas I noticed a pattern of changes. Railroads, coalmines, return of solders from war all effected the way celebrations and traditions were handled here in...
Among the many considerations when we are thinking of relocating is animal care. We all love our animals and care up here is as exceptional as our environment is. Dogs are a social breed and as we have begun to recognize that, dog parks are becoming available in more...
