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Contraception Misconception: Birth Control is a Misleading Title
I first started taking birth control at age 15.
Smokey Mountain Santa & Mrs. Claus at Tuscola High School
Visit Tuscola High School Thur., Dec. 14, at 5:00 p.m. for an evening of holiday cheer and basketball excitement!
Everything is as it should be.
The holidays are a special and festive time of year, but they can also be stressful or heartbreaking for some. Maybe it’s the long list of activities and social engagements, or maybe it’s overspending or overeating, or perhaps it’s missing a loved one who's no longer here on earth. Whatever the reason, there are some important things to keep in mind so we stay grounded, relaxed and in a good mental space to enjoy this cherished season.
How To Know If You're Surviving Or Thriving
I took a whirlwind tour of Paris over the summer that included an introduction to their transportation system. We traveled by car, bus, metro and even walked to explore the city of lights. Although I could not see myself living in such a big city, I did appreciate the energy of it for a short time. Well, with maybe an exception or two.
HCC Foundation Presents Blue Ridge Orchestra's 'Unwrapping Holiday Favorites'
Haywood Community College Foundation presents an afternoon of music on Sat., Dec. 9, 2023 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. The showcase of holiday favorites will include Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a. The event supports HCC's Haywood Strong Scholarship. Please come and join us as we welcome Blue Ridge Orchestra to our Hemlock Building Auditorium at Haywood Community College. All seating is general admission and doors will open at 2:00pm. Tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite or in person at the HCC Foundation Office in Balsam Building. Please contact Hylah Birenbaum, Foundation Director, 828-627-4544 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., if you have any questions.
Ascension
You might have heard a little something, something about the fifth dimension and the ascension process. In the spiritual community there is a lot of buzz around bringing in more light to our planet and healing our beloved mother earth. You might be wondering what that is all about and how it will impact you?
Christmas Parades & Events
There are several Christmas parades and events coming up around the region over the next couple of weeks.
Blessings
As Turkey Day fast approaches our mouths start to water as our hearts fill with gratitude. We are grateful for all those that we love and the few that we have lost. We search our memory for all of our blessed moments in the past year, coming up with the one that humbled us in the face of this wide, expansive universe. This is the one that we will share as we are gathered around the table this week. This is the one that will moisten eyes and create the lump in our throat as we find the words that sing unison with our heart. What exactly are blessings, and can we use them any other time of the year?
It Only Takes One Person
Many years ago when I was an educator we were tasked with reading a book called “The Cycle of Poverty” by Ruby Payne. It’s a fascinating read and highlights an array of topics in depth. There are three basic socio-economic classes (poverty, middle-class and wealth). It’s challenging to break out of any class without an external force. This is similar to Newton’s law → a body in motion stays in motion until acted upon by an external force. Poverty keeps rolling through generations until something significant comes along to stop it.