My girlfriend and I were looking for something to do in our state of North Carolina over the long Labor Day weekend. So we decided to head to the mountains after seeing Blowing Rock’s great weather report for Monday. You can’t beat blue skies, sunny conditions, low eighties, and elevation. We figured out where to…
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Gaston County Restaurant Review: Floyd and Blackies in Cramerton
Dad and I ate at Floyd and Blackies (FB) after finding out they served lunch. Last week, we dropped in because I wanted one of their Sun Drop cherry lemon cupcakes (which are brilliant, by the way). Their lunch menus caught our attention and immediately got added to our list of restaurants to check out….
River Sweeps, Litter Sweeps, And Park Clean-ups Are Great For Volunteer Participation And Involvement
Are you looking for some ways to get involved in your North Carolina (NC) community? Well, there are these events called river sweeps, litter sweeps, and park clean-ups (oh my!) which are all excellent and easy ways to volunteer and participate. Volunteering in our communities can have many rewards, like giving us self-purpose, self-fulfillment, self-esteem,…
Seven Animal Sightings That Should Instantly Improve Any North Carolina Experience
North Carolina (NC) shares its state with a wealth of animals. We never know what type of animals we’ll see when we leave our homes or on the side of the road. Some are, of course, more recurring, like cats, dogs, and squirrels. While others come out to play more infrequently, like groundhogs and whitetail…
My Favorite Game of Thrones Theme Cover
After eight minutes, a few white walkers, and a Night Watchman head tossing, we heard one of the most legendary and astonishing opening themes ever. You know the one that goes DUN dun dun dun DUN dun dun dun DUN dun dun dun DUN dun dun dun. According to HBO, around 2.2 million viewers tuned…
How does Twin Peaks’ population compare to the North Carolina populations?
The fictional town, Twin Peaks, first welcomed FBI Agent Dale Cooper on the show’s (of the same name) pilot episode that aired on April 8, 1990. The bureau sent Cooper there to help in the murder investigation of Laura Palmer. This episode’s description on IMDB describes Twin Peaks as a small northwest town in Washington….
My first comic strip attempt
So I made a comic strip to the best of my artistic and comedic abilities. It’s called Random Todds and Ends. Enjoy!
Try this next time your GPS/GNSS receiver won’t connect to your iPad
Field data collection is one of the many job duties and responsibilities for anyone in the geographic information system (GIS) profession. GIS is a computer system that captures and displays positions on the earth’s surface and portrays data in many different ways on maps. Data collection is a process of collecting information from various sources…
Some High Point Attractions in North Carolina
Tourist attractions are things and places that draw visitors by providing something of interest or pleasure. Some that come to mind are the Giant Peach in Gaffney, South Carolina, and the Gateway Arch of Saint Louis. These attractions are located along roads, in prominent spots, and in nooks and crannies across the United States. Some…
Drink Local. Drink Collaborations In Our State.
We’re almost two months into 2023, and we’ve already seen some exciting collaborations between two North Carolina breweries and other well know businesses within the state. We saw the results of these collaborations when each brewery announced their new beverages on their social media pages. What’s gripping about these unique beverages are the very famous…