Tag Archives: WNC

New column: “Learning how to say no”

Posted on March 2, 2017 by scout2011

I am a “yes” girl. Always have been. Yes to helping, yes to adventure, yes to more than I can possibly handle on my own. Anyone else out there like this? Well, I’m learning to say “no” when it matters … Continue reading →

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Need a new book to read for 2017? “Keowee Valley” on sale for ONLY $1.99!

Posted on January 3, 2017 by scout2011

Hi, folks. I’m excited to share that the Kindle version of my historical novel, Keowee Valley, is on sale from now until January 15th at Amazon! ONLY $1.99! Folks have some really nice things to say about Keowee Valley: Pat … Continue reading →

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New column: “Autumn is a heartbreaker”

Posted on October 21, 2016 by scout2011

My column this week in The Greenville News is about my favorite time of year, and the bittersweet beauty its short season holds. I do hope y’all enjoy it. To read, click here.

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New column: “Things to remember about the Pisgah National Forest”

Posted on June 9, 2016 by scout2011

My column this week in The Greenville News is filled with tips for those thinking about heading into the forest this summer. In my case, the Pisgah National Forest, which rims the town where I live: a mecca for hikers, … Continue reading →

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New column: “When a book is more than a book”

Posted on January 28, 2016 by scout2011

This week’s brand new column in The Greenville News is all about the best way to escape. Are you thinking, Caribbean island? Think again…. To read, click here.

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Snow Day!

Posted on January 22, 2016 by scout2011

We are loving our snow day here in Western North Carolina! At least a foot of snow so far, with more to come tonight. And hey–the power’s still on!

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New column: “The beautiful chaos of Christmas present”

Posted on December 17, 2015 by scout2011

Today’s column in The Greenville News is all about the crazy chaos of my Christmas present. And includes references to Sam Elliott, “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” and Bojangles. I hope you enjoy it! To read, click here. … Continue reading →

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New column: “Pro-con lists aid in decision-making”

Posted on October 23, 2015 by scout2011

This week’s column in The Greenville News is all about the beauty of–and sometimes challenges with–making a good old pro-con list. To read, click here.

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New column: “Is it true that ‘you can’t go home again’?”

Posted on October 14, 2015 by scout2011

In this week’s column in The Greenville News, I’m pondering on the notion of home. Was Thomas Wolfe right? Is it true that “you can’t go home again”? To read, click here.

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Today’s column: “Fall is magical”

Posted on October 1, 2015 by scout2011

Today’s column in The Greenville News is my personal ode to Fall. Despite all this crazy rain, it is still–for me–“the most wonderful time of the year.” I hope y’all enjoy! To read, click here.

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