August 2016

The Emily Dickinson of the Blue Ridge
Many Highlands residents and visitors wax poetic about the beauty of the region, but none do it better than Bess Hines Harkins. She was such an accomplished poetess, she […]

Forever Loved at Forever Farm
Last month I wrote about the care and services we provide at the Friends for Life Forever Farm for our senior and special needs animals. You may wonder what kinds […]

1800s Cabin Still Home
In the Winter 2010 issue of Laurel Magazine was an article on page 43 entitled, “1923 Photograph of a Bull Pen Area Bryson Family” and about 23 people were pictured. […]

Toasting the Land Trust
Nestled on the southern end of the Blue Ridge Escarpment, these mountains, which some believe to be the oldest in the world, are among the most biologically diverse. A century […]

Mission Health Primary Care
The Mission Health Primary Care Network has expanded its staff and its hours. Thanks to the addition of several advanced practitioners, there’s now the availability of urgent care in both […]

Poverty Simulation
We are blessed to live in an area that is relatively free of big-city problems. A traffic jam in Highlands is short-lived; gang violence is unheard of. On the other […]

Poison Ivy Dermatitis
Each year millions of Americans are affected by an allergic contact dermatitis skin rash related to exposure to poisonous plants. The rash usually presents itself as an intensely itchy, […]

The Height of Happiness
The Highlands Chamber has a brand new marketing tool to attract targeted travelers: The Height of Happiness. Thanks to the expert team at BCF Marketing, Highlands has a logo and […]

The Yoga Therapy Difference
With the rapid blooming of yoga everywhere, I am aware of the tremendous good happening. People are ready to breathe. They are ready to stand taller. People are looking […]