Learning About Neighbors and An Abiding Spirit of Generosity
I had the good fortune of growing up next to a fun neighbor. Her name was Winnie. She shared her gummy bears with me. And…
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No Business Like Snow Business
Around the Table, Making Memories
Training Furry Friends is Matter of Balance
Neil’s Training Tips: Make the Most of Puppy Walks
Achieve Success in Puppy Classes
Training Tips: Street Shenanigans
Chris Metzger’s Farewell
Training Tips for Your Eager Puppy
Rest in Honor and Peace, Valiant Soldier
Deborah SalomonColumnistOn a warm May afternoon in 2014, I drove to Seven Lakes to interview Ray Lambert for a Memorial Day tribute. Ray was known…
Good Dog Memories
The following was submitted by Neil Copeland of Seven Lakes Kennels. As we go through this awesome journey called life, we hold onto too many…
Angie’s Buckeye Recipe
Need a chocolatey peanut butter treat to get you through the week? Buckeyes are enough to satisfy just about any sweet tooth! 1 1/2 cups…
Potty Training Your Pup
The following was written by Dog Trainer Neil Copeland of Seven Lakes Kennels. Everyone starts out with a new puppy asking themselves many different questions….
Pup Jumps & Greetings
The following was written and submitted by Neil Copeland of Seven Lakes Kennels. I would like to continue talking about puppies and their first behaviors….
Caring For Loved Ones & Finding Support
The following was written by Amy Natt, MS, CMC, CSA, President & CEO of Aging Outreach Services. Q: My wife was diagnosed with frontal lobe dementia…
Finding the Courage to Express Your Feelings
Life is full of circumstances where it can be difficult to say what we’re really thinking, but silence sometimes comes at a high cost. In a…
Grace’s Peanut Butter Cookies
What’s better to relax with than a nice homemade batch of peanut butter cookies? With Grace’s simple recipe, you’ll be enjoying your own cookies at…
Puppies & The Inevitable Biting
The following column was written and submitted by Neil Copeland of Seven Lakes Kennels. The beginning of the new year is upon us and many…
5 Life Hacks from Laura The Life Coach for Managing Your New Year’s Resolutions
If you have a pattern of setting intentions at the beginning of a New Year and then abandoning them a few days later, I have…
9 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays without Stress
While the holidays have the power to bring some of the most joyful times in your life, they can also be the cause of a…
Tina’s Coconut Custard Pie
Tina Viscuso has her own version of a Coconut Custard Pie that is perfect for the holidays! This fool-proof recipe is simple for bakers at…
Andre’s Light Wheat Bread
Our House Smells So Good… Ingredients: 2 package fast rising yeast1/2c very warm water, blend and dilute yeast with fingers, let bubble3 c all purpose flour1 c whole…
What Does Your HOA Do For You?
When choosing to relocate to Seven Lakes, homeowners may wonder how the community’s Home Owner’s Association may prove beneficial to them. HOAs are private associations…
Aging in Place
The following was written by Amy Natt, MS, CMC, CSA of Aging Outreach Services. QUESTION: My 81-year-old aunt is moving to the area to live…
Andre’s Chilled Peach Soup
Peaches are the heart and soul of the Sandhills. Peaches have a history here with names like Windblo, Sweet Sue, Contender, Derby.Peaches are everywhere at…
Good Food, Cocktails, and Fun!
Having a great day on the lake? Then why not have a great evening at the Lake House! Meet with friends and family for dinner…
There’s No Place Like Home
By Guest Columnist Lindsay Douglass My first memory I can recall took place at our local Food Lion. I was four and Jack, my older…