Wisdom From the Woods – Life Lessons Learned from Being Around Truly Compassionate People by Jim Shock
Wisdom from the Woods – Life Lessons Learned from Being Around Truly Compassionate People For better or worse, West Virginians look out for one another. When it’s done for upright reasons, it’s a prized Mountain State trait. However, when looking out for your neighbor involves peering into their life like a lurking peeping Tom through […]
Victory is Mine! by Tiffany Blair
It would appear my indulgent lifestyle is finally catching up with me. I had some blood work done last week and the results were less than stellar. I need to lose weight, I have high cholesterol, high triglycerides, and an elevated liver something-or-other (Who, me? Couldn’t be!). My doctor wants me to really buckle down […]
History of the Easter Egg Hunt
A favorite family pastime, the annual Easter Egg Hunt brings excitement, discovery, and joy to all of those who participate. The kids are especially thrilled, enthralled in the chase of finding those hidden gems placed by parents and adults in the least likely places. Hard boiled, plastic, and sometimes chocolate in nature, from a kid’s […]
Fran Belin at General Lewis Inn, April 6th
The General Lewis Inn is pleased to host Fran Belin’s black and white photographic essay, Gone But Not Forgotten, for an Author’s Tea on Saturday, April 6th from 2-4. Fran will give an informal talk at 3 P.M. Take a close look at Fran Belin’s photographs to see the person behind the camera. You will […]
Spencer James at Wild Bill’s, April 7th
On Sunday, April 7th, Wild Bill’s Roadhouse (WSS) will welcome professional comedian, Spencer James to the stage. Spencer is known for his unique blend of fresh standup with his everyday observations and family life. He’s appeared on Comedy Central, NBC’s “North Shore” and “Lost.” “If you slam on your brakes in the passing lane for […]
Marty Stuart & The Fabulous Superlatives
I’m completely thrilled and grateful to have been in the audience for the recent concert by country music performers MARTY STUART and the FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES. They were adorably, charmingly, and rightfully cocky, they were hot-shots, they were cool cats, they knew their way around a stage or two, but let me just say, they could […]
Skateboard Park Fundraiser, April 6th
When I was in junior high and high school, I always envied my friends who rode skateboards. See, I’m a total scared-y cat when it comes to things like that. For instance, I live 22 miles from a ski resort, and the most I’ve ever done there is eat Mexican food, have a few drinks, […]