Monterey Livestock: A Highland Icon Reawakened

Monterey Livestock: A Highland Icon Reawakened

What do you think of when you think of Highland County?  Some of you may say an enthusiastic, “Maple!” And, while sugar-making is important to our little, mountain community, I always think of our wide-open spaces and mild climate – perfect for raising...
Highland County Holds Hidden Treasure

Highland County Holds Hidden Treasure

Two weeks ago, on a beautiful warm afternoon, Joe and I hopped in the car to go look for treasure. We arrived at the correct coordinates, but we couldn’t locate the small container that held the prize.  The clue we’d been given read “Not in or on the ground.”  That...
It’s Amazing What a Trip to the Dumpster Will Do

It’s Amazing What a Trip to the Dumpster Will Do

Ever have one of those days where you just feel “blah…?” You know the feeling? Not sick. Not tired, necessarily. Just… blah… It’s winter… We’ve all been stuck in our houses because of COVID. Normal interactions, like church, school,...
A Lesson on Small Town Gossip (Yup… I’m Going There…)

A Lesson on Small Town Gossip (Yup… I’m Going There…)

Here’s the thing… If you live in a small town, people are going to talk. You’ve got your Aunt Bea’s, who whisper little things to each other. Sometimes it’s out of caring, sometimes it’s out of judgment. And, sometimes it’s...
Helping Neighbors in Need: That’s Highland County

Helping Neighbors in Need: That’s Highland County

I woke up this morning, rubbed the sleep from my eyes, rolled over, and grabbed my cell phone from the nightstand. It’s a horrible habit I want to break, but on this day, I’m glad I did it. I, of course, like most any human these days, opened Facebook. I...