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2011
Thank goodness for "First Friday" in Waxhaw, NC Every month the town of Waxhaw, NC holds a "First Friday" event. There is always a theme to the event and businesses stay open a few hours more for people to enjoy. The hours are 5-9:30 p.m. The theme for this "First Friday" in February will be......
01/30/2011
It is so nice to have a new restaurant/sports bar in Wesley Chapel, NC just south of Charlotte, NC. This evening I met a former client for dinner and we had such a good dinner as well as a nice visit. About The Hickory Tavern "The saying goes . . . . . .that you can't be all things to all people...
01/28/2011
What is one thing that you can give and it costs you nothing? A Smile!!! A smile costs nothing but gives much. It enriches those who receive without making poorer those who give. It takes but a moment, but the memory of it sometimes lasts forever. None is so rich or mighty that he cannot get a...
01/27/2011
BAM! Guess what chef is opening a restaurant in Uptown Charlotte, NC? Emeril Lagasse! Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse is bringing one of his signature restaurants to Uptown Charlotte. As reported in the Charlotte Business Journal this restaurant will be located on South Tryon Street and will be ...
01/26/2011
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Put on your boots...it's going to get deep. What am I talking about...horse manure. Virginia Franco wrote .."In December, the Weddington Town Council voted unanimously to retain an agricultural land-use rule restricting any landowner with less than 5 acres to two horses." This new rule really up...
01/23/2011
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Here are six winter staging tips for sellers to use to make their homes more appealing. Six Winter Staging Tips When selling your home in the winter, the art of staging the inside becomes more important. Here are six simple tips that can help you make your home shine even when the outside landsc...
01/21/2011
Animal Rescue Survives Storm in Indian Trail, NC just southeast of Charlotte, NC. I was reading the Union County Weekly this evening and found this very interesting article. I had no idea that there was a rescue group for Carolina Waterfowl. This non-profit rescue group is located at 220 Garmon...
01/18/2011
Fun thing to do...Go see... "Billy Elliot the Musical" in Charlotte, NC! This is being held at Ovens Auditorium through January 30, 2011. This musical is receiving rave reviews. It has been described as... "BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL is the joyous celebration of one boy's journey to make his drea...
01/14/2011
A Winter View of the "Inland Sea" of NC..Or Better Known as Lake Norman Just North of Charlotte, NC!
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Here is a winter view taken yesterday at Lake Norman. Lake Norman has also been called the "Inland Sea" of NC. Lake Norman is the largest manmade body of fresh water located entirely in NC. It is fed by the Catawba River. Lake Norman is enjoyed by many for many things... Provides electricity t...
01/11/2011
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Do you have your priorities straight? When was the last time you spent quality time with your children, your spouse. or just a great day for yourself?" I just found this beautiful and very inspiring story It is called "3900 Marbles". Read it and enjoy. ...
01/08/2011