by Max Hammonds, MD Type I diabetes and Type II diabetes are not the same disease. Both are caused by an imbalance between the glucose in the blood and the insulin that facilitates glucose entering the body’s cells. The devastating effects of elevated glucose are identical in both diseases. ButContinue Reading
Join us for the 66th Annual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands at the U.S. Cellular Center in downtown Asheville, October 17–20, 2013. Nearly 200 juried artists of the Southern Highland Craft Guild will be selling works of clay, metal, wood, jewelry, fiber, paper, natural materials, leather and mixed media.Continue Reading
by Peter Loewer The weather of late had been rainy, windy, and generally unseasonable, especially for a touristy area like that which surrounded the The General Store. Days remained hot and nights cooling down, so that on the higher mountains one began to see smoke from hidden chimneys. Mr. andContinue Reading
While Western North Carolina is heralded for its magnificent autumn beauty, those in the art community know the best local color is found at the Weaverville Art Safari’s fall studio tour. Held on November 2 and 3, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., this year’s weekend show boasts moreContinue Reading
by Carol Pearce Bjorlie, Rapid River Poetry Editor/Columnist Nesting Dolls Oksana, my Russian daughter-in-law gave me a set of nesting dolls last Christmas. There are five of them. They nestle inside one another, enveloped by the largest doll. I take them out and line them up. I put them backContinue Reading
reviews by Marcianne Miller The only good thing about being sick for a long time is that you get to read a lot. Here are a few of the non-fiction books that helped me while away the hours recently while I couldn’t do much of anything else. Environment Tom’s River:Continue Reading
by Eddie LeShure “Playing with Serpentine is such a treat. She’ll often start a tune in a very unassuming manner, then silently click into some unseen gear to take it somewhere unique and special. She’s a singer who has obviously done the work, honed her natural talents, and has theContinue Reading
The Haywood Arts Regional Theatre presents the off-Broadway musical hit, The Last Five Years beginning October 11 in the Feichter Studio. New York actor Tony Lance returns to the HART Stage for this special two week run which will benefit the HART Stage II building campaign. The Last Five YearsContinue Reading
“Even a man who is pure in heart….” Our Halloween cover is homage to Long Chaney Jr’s portrayal of Larry Talbot in the classic horror film The Wolfman. It was released in December, 1941, as World War II menaced, with a modest budget of $180,000. Directed by George Waggner, theContinue Reading
