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Private Waterfall Home
Whether you’re a looking for your first mountain retreat or are downsizing from a larger home to something more manageable, you will want to check out this beautiful home. It is conveniently located on the Atlanta side of Highlands near golf, hiking and zipline. Enjoy a leisurely drive to Highlands or Clayton for shopping, fine dining and the arts. Feel …
Labor Day You Can Work to become a Better Investor
Here we are at Labor Day, a holiday to honor all the hard-working people in this country. As one of them, keep in mind that your efforts can have positive results. Famed film producer Samuel Goldwyn once said, “The harder I work, the luckier I get.” And this same philosophy can apply to your investing, too – because you can …
Presidential Firsts
Donald Trump was the first to use tweeting as a running presidential commentary. But what are some other firsts performed by residents of the Oval Office? Uncle John’s Fourth Bathroom Reader, one of my favorite reference books (what does that tell ya?), lists other presidential instigations. Teddy Roosevelt was the first to create a slogan while in office. While visiting …
Wade Hampton Club Home
Enjoy the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains from your elegant home overlooking the 10th fairway of the award-winning Wade Hampton Golf Club. Few homes today embody the quiet elegance of this golf course estate. With its intimate sense of scale and timeless floor plan this home is perfectly suited for your carefree living whether you are home alone or …
Spicy Immunity Slaw
When the first chilly winds begin to hit, the colds and the runny noses begin to happen. There is no better way to enhance your immunity that through eating delicious immunity-enhancing foods. A lot of these foods are combined in this easy slaw. The flavor is absolutely addicting and those that like spicy foods, like garlic and kimchi, will surely …
Guided Relaxation, Autumnal Cool-Down
Let’s practice! Read this aloud, slowly, to a friend, spouse, or child: “Now we will begin the practice of Yoga Nidra or Yogic Sleep. Lie down on a soft surface with pillows under your head and under your knees. Close or cover your eyes. Allow your top eyelids to rest on the lower eyelids. Notice the darkness. Allow your whole …
The Battle With Weight
As Americans, we seem to have an obsession with fat, weight and weight loss, especially around our midsections. Many health issues stem from the inflammatory cells associated with belly fat. The battle with weight and undesired fat seems to get worse instead of easier. Aging is usually blamed for the abdominal fat so often associated with heart disease and diabetes. …
In the Right Hands
Marion Macy, Manager of Mission’s Rehab Services and Physical Therapy heads the rehab department, Team Spirit, that turns the impossible into possible. Patients with joint replacements, stroke, severe back pain, cardiac issues, neck pain, shoulder surgery, ankle fractures, knee replacements, or just about any injury or impairment will come out good-as-new or better-than-ever after just a few weeks of rehab/therapy. …
The Tale of Charlie Wright
In the August 2018 Laurel Magazine, the Cashiers history article was about Whiteside Cove’s Felix Eugene Alley, who in the late 1800s wrote the “Ballad of Kidder Cole” which detailed his love for the pretty Kidder and his disdain for Charlie Wright, his rival for the affections of Kidder. In this article, you’ll learn about Charlie Wright of Highlands who …
Magical History Tour
It’s easy to get Highlanded. The region’s beauty snaps people up. Once a visitor takes a downtown tour, a hike to any falls, a drive through a covered bridge, or a trek to the historical museum, he/she is suddenly, willingly, and often permanently planted in paradise. There are volumes of fascinating tales about the Plateau’s lure. From the Cherokee, to …
Tatarian Aster
Move over Hollywood, there’s a new Us in town. Kirk Douglas stood tall in the 1960’s film “Spartacus,” proclaiming, “I am Spartacus!” Later in the 2000 movie “Gladiator,” Russell Crowe faced death by saying “My name is Maximus!” For over 2000 years, the Tatarian Aster has stood tall (really tall) and seems to yell to all who will gaze his …
From Castle to Classic Course
This was from a group of 12 golf nuts that had a wonderful time this July. They sent me some of their great memories that I will share with you. “Our group had a fantastic trip in Ireland with Tom’s Golf Tours arranging things. From the moment we met Tim (our driver) in the Dublin airport we felt at home. …
