Achievements
The Soul of a Poet
I thought I would write and tell a little about myself. I was born and raised in a rural area of Western North Carolina, in a small mountain community called Spillcorn. It's a place where everyone knows each other, where generations stay rooted in the same hills and hollers. Many who were raised there never left, never received an education, and never traveled farther than the town itself. I was determined to do things differently. I went to college and moved to the big city of Asheville, big to me at least. That move opened my world.
By Tim Carmichael4 months ago in Writers
Gold on the Rise: What’s Driving Today’s Surge in Prices
Gold Today: Prices and Trends * Global spot gold has crossed $3,900 per ounce, hitting record levels. * Some futures contracts (e.g. December) touched or moved toward $3,994 per ounce in intraday highs.
By Ashley Scott4 months ago in Writers
The Quiet Power of Routine: How Small Daily Habits Shape Big Change
Introduction We often wait for “someday” to change our lives, “I’ll start tomorrow,” “When conditions are right,” “Once I have more time.” But big transformations rarely arrive by chance. They form through the accumulation of small, consistent actions repeated over months and years.
By Artista Pirata4 months ago in Writers
My Journey from Feeling Like a Loser to Finding Happiness
t started in middle school. I was the “fat kid,” the easy target. Every insult stung, but it was the words that stuck with me most — "You're a loser, Ken!" They weren’t just teasing me. They were defining me. And I believed them.
By Israr khan4 months ago in Writers
The Immune System's Guardians: Trio Wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine
The Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden has awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine to three scientists for their groundbreaking work in understanding the immune system. Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi were honored for "their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance" .
By Ashley Scott4 months ago in Writers
Columbus Day: A American Holiday's Complicated Legacy
Every second Monday of October, a holiday arrives on the US calendar that prompts parades in some cities, closures of federal offices, and deep reflection on the nation's history. Columbus Day is a unique American institution, one that has evolved from a patriotic celebration into a subject of intense national conversation .
By Ashley Scott4 months ago in Writers
The Pride of the NFC North Takes on the Struggling Bengals: Your Guide to Watching the Lions Game Today
The Detroit Lions are roaring, and football fans everywhere are scrambling to catch their Week 5 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. With a hot start to the season, Detroit's games are now must-watch television. If you're wondering what channel is the Lions game on today or where to watch bengals vs detroit lions, we’ve got you covered with the essential breakdown of this interconference clash.
By Ashley Scott4 months ago in Writers
The Last Letter from the Sky. AI-Generated.
1. The Town That Waited for Rain In a small desert town where clouds were rare visitors, people had learned to live without hope of rain. The ground was cracked like broken glass, and the air shimmered with heat. The wells were nearly dry, and so were the hearts of those who lived there.
By Charlotte Cooper4 months ago in Writers
A Senior’s Guide to TikTok:
It’s never too late for seniors to join TikTok and start creating their own videos! With more older adults embracing social media, TikTok offers a welcoming, fun, and easy-to-use environment for sharing stories, building connections, and expressing creativity online. Read on for a step-by-step guide to setting up, creating content, and thriving as a senior on TikTok. This guide is optimized with helpful keywords like “senior TikTok tips,” “older adults social media,” “beginner video creation,” “safe video sharing,” and “grandparent influencers.”
By Ms. Phillips4 months ago in Writers
What Retirees Need to Know: 2026 Social Security COLA Projection
Every year, Social Security benefits adjust upward via the Cost‑of‑Living Adjustment (COLA). That’s meant to help benefits keep pace with inflation. The official COLA for 2026 hasn’t been announced yet, but projections are already shaping expectations—and worries.
By Ashley Scott4 months ago in Writers
