Why am I compelled to write about tourism in these times of terror? It’s a question I’ve been asking myself as I’ve drafted and trashed essays on this topic in recent months. There are many important things rightfully holding our … Continue reading Tend-er tourism in a time of terror?
Being near water is one of my favorite things, be it a creek or a river or lake, or, less frequently, the ocean. I’m partial to waterways in the Appalachian mountains, I’ll take a mountain stream over the sea most … Continue reading Heartbreaks and hope
On Saturday, January 4, I had the profound honor of being on a panel at the closing reception for the Art of Recovery exhibit at Pink Dog Creative. The exhibit, supported by Asheville Creative Arts, brought together youth artists from … Continue reading The Art of Recovery (Panel Recap)
It’s time to talk again about our collective historical memory. The Center for Diversity Education is currently collecting signatures on a petition to Asheville City Council and Buncombe County Commissioners regarding plans to repair the Vance Monument, thanks to fundraising efforts … Continue reading Monuments Matter!
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