Ordinary Miracles
The golden light illuminating the trees along the old wagon road on our property, lured me outdoors this morning. The chipmunks and squirrels were...
Persimmon trees
Our persimmon trees are loaded down with fruit this year. Last year the possums got to the fruit before I could harvest it. I...
Treasure Hunt
I love a good treasure hunt! That is, I enjoy finding home furnishings for a bargain and re-purposing them. One of my favorite places...
Old Time Radio shows
Are you a fan of Old Time Radio shows such as Fibber McGee and Molly, My Friend Irma, Our Miss Brooks or Suspense?
I started...
Apple Butter
Last week I finally hired an expert wool spinner to help me figure out how to use my inherited spinning wheel.
I was determined to...
Ignorance Is Bliss
Growing up in the late 70s and early 80s was a magical time of adventure for my brother and me.
I don't remember spending any...
Cioppino
We returned from a 10- day trip out west to cooler temperatures here in the Carolina Piedmont. When we left, it was full on...
Home-made ice cream
“Men’s stiff collars wilted by nine in the morning. Ladies bathed before noon, after their three-o’clock naps, and by nightfall were like soft teacakes...
Italian Bread and Tomato Salad
As a southern lady, I could wax poetic all day about the merits of growing your own tomatoes. Going out to your garden, salt...
It IS a Wonderful Life!
Last Saturday, I witnessed a scene in real life that reminded me of the great old movie –It’s A Wonderful Life.
The only differences were,...
Latest articles
Indy Shuts Down Bulldogs 4-0 to Win Conference Championship
MINT HILL, NC - The Independence Softball team beat their archrival twice in one week to win their first Conference Championship since 2017. They...
Ready For What Happens
MINT HILL, NC - Do you often worry about having enough money to last throughout retirement? Most people don’t have “any idea” when asked...
Lady Patriots’ Season Ends In The First Round Of The State Playoffs
MINT HILL, NC - On Tuesday afternoon May 9, the number 19 seeded Lady Patriots softball squad traveled to Greensboro to play the number...
Heat Modalities Used In Massage
CHARLOTTE - In massage there are various modalities that involve heat during the massage as well as cold. One or the other can be...
Local Teams Fall in First Round of State Playoffs
Independence Falls to Northern Guilford 4-3
The Lady Patriots softball team season ended in a tough loss to Northern Guilford this past week in a...
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Indy Shuts Down Bulldogs 4-0 to Win Conference Championship
MINT HILL, NC - The Independence Softball team beat their archrival twice in one week to win their first Conference Championship since 2017. They...
Lady Patriots’ Season Ends In The First Round Of The State Playoffs
MINT HILL, NC - On Tuesday afternoon May 9, the number 19 seeded Lady Patriots softball squad traveled to Greensboro to play the number...
Local Teams Fall in First Round of State Playoffs
Independence Falls to Northern Guilford 4-3
The Lady Patriots softball team season ended in a tough loss to Northern Guilford this past week in a...
Mint Hill Featured Athletes of the Week
Athlete of the Week:
This week we will focus on our hometown team the Independence Patriots. The Spring season belongs to the lady athletes. The...
Veterans Park Renovations Expected To Be Completed This Summer
MINT HILL, NC - Renovations almost a full year in the making are nearing completion at Mint Hill’s Veterans Park.
Upgrades began last June with...
