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How to resolve AdBlock issue? Spoonful of Positive: Neighborly
"Few of us could bear to have ourselves for neighbors." - Mignon McLaughlin
"Good neighbors always spy on you to make sure you are doing well." - Pawan Mishra
"We should learn to live and love our neighbors as ourselves for the sake of peace and progress." - David McCallum
"When one neighbor helps another, we strengthen our communities." Jennifer Pahlka
"Neighbors don't have to be friends. Be neighborly, always ready to lend a helping hand whenever necessary." -Mariorie Farrington
"We are an odd society. Most people are into social media, yet they don't even know their neighbor's name. Neighbors need to look out for each other." - Marjorie Farrington
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Farewell, Ozzy: Remembering the Man Behind the Legend
The "Prince of Darkness," John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne, died on July 22, 2025. He died at the age of 76, and for many, it marks the end of a colorful, chaotic, and absolutely unique time in music hist...
Remembering Connie Francis: A Voice of Enduring Strength
Connie Francis passed away at 87, closing the chapter on a life lived fully, loudly, and often, defiantly. Her voice, instantly recognizable on hits like "Stupid Cupid" and "Where the Boys Are," was j...
Monday Moods: Think About Beginner-Friendly Hike with Big Rewards!
Hey friends! Happy Monday from right here in beautiful Western North Carolina! Mondays can sometimes feel like trying to push a boulder uphill, especially when you're still dreaming of the weekend's m...
Fireflies: Tips to Help Them Thrive
There's a certain magic to a Southern summer night. You know the one: where the air hangs heavy and warm, cicadas hum their twilight song, and then, slowly, one by one, tiny lights begin to wink on. F...
Catch the Cosmic Show: The Thunder Moon (Buck Moon)
Get ready for a celestial spectacle! This Thursday, July 10, 2025, marks the arrival of the first full moon of the astronomical summer, often known as the Thunder Moon or Buck Moon. If you're in Weste...