"I love walking into a bookstore. It's like all my friends are sitting on the shelves, waving their pages at me."... Tahere Mafi As long as I can remember, my favorite place to "get lost in" is a bookstore. Bookstores always remind me that in our fast-paced world, there’s still room to slow down, explore, and immerse myself in the timeless joy of reading. From the quiet thrill of finding a long-sought title to the joy of serendipitous discoveries, bookstores give provide moments of magic that we can carry home. “Bookshops are places of endless entertainment and renewal – what’s not to love?”... Andy Griffiths My love for bookstores began in my hometown, New York City, which was home to several wonderful bookstores and most beautiful stores on Fifth Avenue. I could never walk down Fifth ... 11/30/2024

HONOR AMERICA'S FALLEN HEROES ONE WREATH AT A TIME THIS HOLIDAY SEASON DONATE A WREATH FOR WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY ON DECEMBER 14, 2024 “A person dies twice: once when they take their final breath, and later, the last time their name is spoken.”... Unknown December 14, 2024 is National Wreaths Across America Day... you can help ensure that a Christmas remembrance wreath is placed at each fallen veteran's gravesite on December 14th at Arlington National Cemetery and at some 4,600 participating military gravesites around the country, at sea and abroad. You can help by sponsoring a veteran's wreath at a cemetery near you, by volunteering or by donating to a local fundraising group. Each year, the Wreaths Across America organization lays millions of wreaths at military gravesites. Each t... 12/02/2024

McAdenville, NC, also known as Christmas Town, USA,  kicked off its 68th annual Christmas Light Festival this week. Through December 26th, you can visit Christmas Town, USA where McAdenville's Christmas lights will burn bright each night from 5:30 PM till 10:00 pm.  And don't forget about the Yule Log Parade on December 12th, beginning at 5:30 PM. The Yule Log Parade has been a McAdenville Christmas tradition since 1949. Why is McAdenville, North Carolina called Christmas Town, USA? Since 1956, the town has been transformed in the month of December into a "winter wonderland," featuring the biggest holiday light display in the USA with over 500,000 lights, plus hundreds of decorated, live trees ranging in height from six feet to over 90 feet, dozens of trees circling the lake in the cent... 12/06/2024

CHRISTMAS TREE PET SAFETY TIPS FOR A PAWS-ITIVELY PURR-FECT (AND SAFE) HOLIDAY! "I didn’t destroy the Christmas tree—I was just ‘redecorating'."... Unknown December has arrived, the holiday season is in full swing, Christmas trees are going up in homes all over the Greater Charlotte area. The holiday season is a joyous time for many, but it can also be a dangerous time for our curious furry friends. The twinkling lights and sparkling ornaments of a Christmas tree are magical for us—but they can spell trouble for curious pets. Cats and dogs are often drawn to a tree's enticing sights and smells, turning a festive centerpiece into a potential hazard. If you have pets in your home, it's important to know how to keep your pets safe.  Christmas  trees, both live and artificial, can pose a va... 12/05/2024