Montford Park Players

Asheville’s Montford Park Players is North Carolina’s longest running Shakespeare theater company dedicated to providing exceptional dramatic entertainment for the…
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"Told You So" — Sincerely, Your Intuition

Guidance can be very subtle. Finding ways to recognize and follow that guidance can be a timesaver. We hear stories…
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Maggie Wallem Rowe at Blue Ridge Books

Maggie Wallem Rowe will be reading from her newest book, "Life is Sweet, Y'all: Wit and Wisdom with a Side…
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Lemon Pistachio Cake

I made this dessert for Mother’s Day last weekend and it was a big hit. The cake is not overly…
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Co-Creating With the Universe

How to Design Your Life: I grew up in a small town with three sisters. Wanting to indulge our possible talents…
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Reproductive Rights Rally

On Saturday, May 14, "We Are WNC" along with concerned citizens of Haywood County will host a rally in Waynesville…
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The Liquid Soul

Being in the moment does not come easily to many of us. When we hear advice on being “present,” let’s…
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Increase Your Vibration with Essential Oils

Nikola Tesla famously said, “If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency…
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Primary Election Coverage

This year’s primary election in North Carolina will take place Tuesday, May 17, but early voting begins April 28. Below…
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Farmers Market Season

Farmers Markets provide a perfect opportunity to find local, fresh produce, get outside on the weekends and mingle with your…
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Saturday Night Fever

By Sabrina Matheny • Rumble Contributor | The movie "Saturday Night Fever" opens with John Travolta strutting confidently down the street. His…
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Mum's the Word

Shout it From the Mountain Top Have you ever had a realization about yourself and rather than sharing that new…
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History is Not Destiny

“So often times it happens that we live our lives in chains/ And we never even know we have the…
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Women2Women Presents: Breathe, A Women’s Wellness Forum

Please register online at www.LongsChapel.com/events, or by contacting Laura Greer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or 828-456-3993, extension 204. Registration deadline is this Sunday, April…
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Within REACH Says Thank You to Volunteers

National Volunteer Week is April 17-23, 2022. This week we celebrate all volunteers that make the world a brighter, healthier,…
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Cashiers, N.C. - A Village for Everyone

I recently spent the day frolicking around Cashiers, N.C. alongside Ashlie Mitchell-Lanning, executive director of The Village Green, and Thomas…
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What Would Jesus Do?

Jesus was an incredible teacher of divine love. Through his teachings we learn that we can all have a direct…
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Haywood Community College Foundation Event to Benefit Campus Trail

The Haywood Community College Foundation will hold an event called Laughter & Libations on Tuesday, April 26, from 6:00 until…
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Flinch: Hope for empaths recovering from emotional trauma

Remember the game of bloody knuckles? You pretended to strike your friend with your fist and if they reacted with…
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The 411 on Sour Beers

I’ve always loved a locally-brewed IPA but recently that type of beer is not settling well with me. It feels…
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Easter Celebrations in WNC

Easter Celebrations in WNC
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A History of The Uterus

I know what you were thinking this morning.  You were thinking: “With all the recent talk about Women’s History Month,…
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When Passion Meets Purpose

Stephany Semones grew up in Haywood County and graduated from Pisgah High School. She then went on to earn a…
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To Compartmentalize, or Not To Compartmentalize

When I was younger, I remember my mother saying that sometimes she and my father could be having a fight…
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Red Lentil Salad

Lentils have been an important staple of human diets for millennia. Evidence of domesticated lentils have been found on the…
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The Chef & The Baker

I recently had the pleasure of meeting September Burton and Taylor Miller, who opened The Chef & The Baker in…
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The Slow Rush

Tame Impala (Kevin Parker’s one-man-band) released his latest album “The Slow Rush,” a psychedelic indie rock album that transcends musical…
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Envy: It’s not easy bein’ green

This past weekend I attended an academic ceremony for one of my sons. I found myself having a conversation with…
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Feng Shui Journey Pt. 1

What goes on in the minds of this consultant and her client during a Feng shui consultation…
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Message Alignment

A:  I want to be a good swimmer. Do you have any advice on how to manifest that? 
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Ladies Level Up

Volunteers with Haywood Habitat for Humanity returned to the construction site March 5 for the first time since the pandemic…
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Easy Arugula Pesto

The name pesto comes from the Genovese word pesto, meaning to pound or to crush. This refers to the traditional…
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Feng Shui Journey Pt. 2

When I work with people, I like to warn them that the work we are doing in their home leads…
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What Is It About The Journey?

“It’s not the destination, it’s the journey.” 
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Whole Wheat Strawberry Muffins

I love a good homemade muffin, no matter the filling. We're not quite into strawberry season yet, but we're close!…
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Basil Green Pea Hummus

Basil Green Pea Hummus is a light and refreshing take on typical hummus. It is made in the same style…
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3-Week Series in Feng Shui

Let's see where you're at...
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4 Ways to Build Female Leadership

The percentage of women who hold leadership roles in business, higher education and government grows with each passing year —…
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Sweet Potato Kale Quinoa Salad

Sweet Potato Kale Quinoa Salad pairs nicely with a protein of choice for dinner. However, the leftovers are even better…
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Self-Love and the Power of Choice

By Sabrina Matheny • Rumble Contributor | As February comes to an end, our search for our soul mate and loving…
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Projecting Anger on My Yoga Mat

Going into my second weekend of yoga teacher training, I had just completed my first week on the new job.…
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Welcome Back Mitski

By Daley Hooten • Rumlbe Contributor | It’s Feb. 17, around 5 p.m., and the line starting from the entrance of…
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Forgiveness

By Sabrina Matheny • Rumble Contributor | Out of Exile
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Gluten-free Minestrone Soup

There’s nothing like the warmth and savory flavor of a hearty bowl of soup on a cold winter’s day. Over…
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Dear Solitude & Sanity

By Dr. Dara DeLeon • Rumble Contributor | Dear solitude and sanity,
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African American art showcase at WCU

Artwork by artist and author Ann Miller Woodford are currently on display in “Ann Miller Woodford: The Artist as Storyteller”…
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7 Things to Consider When Dating Over 50

By Joyce Glass Over thirty years ago, at 17-years old and a senior in high school, I went on what…
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Vampire

By Sabrina Matheny • Rumble Contributor | Today’s article is brought to by the letter “V” and the number 14….…
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The Bloody History of Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day, like so many of the seemingly trivial holidays that dot our calendars, originated thousands of years ago as…
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What Woman Really Want for Valentine’s Day

There’s some major misinformation about women being hard to please when it comes to Valentine’s Day. The truth is if…
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