Seniors & Cats – The Puuurr-fect Pairing!

Seniors & Cats – The Puuurr-fect Pairing!

Cats offer therapeutic benefits on a daily basis, and for some of our Highland County, Virginia, senior citizens that companionship can increase mental and emotional health every single day.  Psychologists agree cats can help reduce stress, lower blood pressure,...
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...
Morning Porch Report: Blessed are the Santa Clauses

Morning Porch Report: Blessed are the Santa Clauses

There once was a man of tall and broad stature with the strength of a mighty oak. While this man was indeed a mountain, he possessed the gentlest of hearts, which supplied him the spirit to assume the jolliest of roles on one magical Christmas Eve. I know there are...
Christmastime: A Dog’s Point of View (By: Alex)

Christmastime: A Dog’s Point of View (By: Alex)

For a little background on Alex, read our post “Thankful… For the Heart and Mind of a Dog.” Christmastime. Ugh … all the people in the house get crazy. What I don’t understand is … why are trees in the house? Trees go outside. And, then, everybody...
Photo Feature: Christmas in Highland County

Photo Feature: Christmas in Highland County

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: “Christmas in Highland County is like a scene right out of a Hallmark Christmas movie.” General stores creating beautiful displays in their large, front windows. A community gathering to sing...