From Klutzy to Keenly-Aware by Greg Vineyard – Many things we encounter on the Internet simply aren’t true (say it isn’t so!), but I recently saw a photo joking about how artists need to pay attention to where they set their dirty brush water versus where they set their coffeeContinue Reading
by James Cassara – Summer is quickly fading, the kids are back in school, and I’m still spinning discs and sharing my thoughts. Thanks for allowing me to do so and remember, everything covered here is worth buying. Life’s too short to write about music I don’t enjoy; so let’sContinue Reading
The Last Word by Carol Pearce Bjorlie, Rapid River Magazine Poetry Editor/Columnist – “Poetry is a spell against death.” ~ Richard Eberhart A poet’s job is to be brave and tell the truth. I’ve said this before in my column. When is bravery and truth-telling most difficult? For me, itContinue Reading
by Max Hammonds, MD – What is the strongest predictor of who will live a long and healthy life? Is it exercise? Is it eating a plant-based diet? Is it lowering cholesterol or stopping smoking? Is it maintaining ideal weight? Is it getting enough sleep? As important as these activitiesContinue Reading
by Bill Walz – “Obstacles do not block the path, obstacles are the path.” ~ Zen saying When the term “obstacles” is used conventionally, we tend to think of problems and circumstances that have interrupted or blocked our progress to the accomplishment of some goal or desire. But to understandContinue Reading
A View Into HCC’s Creative Arts Program, Part II by Greg Vineyard – In July’s issue, we started a conversation with Kari Rinn, Director of Creative Arts at Haywood Community College. HCC’s Mission is to “provide accessible, affordable, and high-quality education, workforce training, and lifelong learning.” This month, we continueContinue Reading
by James Cassara Yet again there’s no shortage of new music this month, with an amazing variety of stuff out there. Enjoy the comments and be sure to support our local independent record stores. Richard Thompson Still Fantasy/Concord Music Forty two albums into his career and Richard Thompson has masteredContinue Reading
by Bill Walz “For those of you who want to attain enlightenment, do not study many teachings. Only study one. What is it? It is great compassion. Whoever has great compassion has all Buddha’s qualities in his hand.” ~ Lord Buddha This is a truly remarkable teaching, but what isContinue Reading
by Max Hammonds, MD True or False: Deep water ocean fish – oily fish – are higher in omega-3 fatty acids which lower LDL cholesterol – the bad cholesterol. Eating deep water ocean fish will lower cancer risk, especially for breast and colo-rectal cancer, and maybe for liver cancer. EatingContinue Reading
