Our holiday issue for 2023 is full of Christmas spirit. We start off with a spotlight on Main Street Market, an artisan and antique marketplace on Main Street in Mount Airy which makes the perfect place to shop for holiday gifts. In Fit Living, we look at ways to manage the stress that can come with the busy holiday season. In Just A Thought, we remember the spark of hope that is ignited when both churches and barns are built. In Hope, Certainly, we are reminded to hang our hope on what we know to be true. In This Little Light of Mine, we explore “godliness with contentment.” We create lifelong memories with a book and a gingerbread cookie in Simply Delicious and reimagine the red velvet cheesecake in Sweet and Savory Life. We learn which holiday plants are hazardous to our pets in Pets and Livestock, and we look at compromising in Navigating Life With A Horse, Faith, and Common Sense.
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Featured
Artisans and Antiques: Exploring Main Street Market
Madalyn EdwardsAuthor Main Street Market: Antiques, Artisans, Etc. has been a presence in downtown Mount Airy for four years. The store’s merchandise, including antiques and items made by local artists and artisans, draws both locals and tourists. Julie Russell is the owner of the store, which is located at 140 N. Main Street in Mount…
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Lifestyle
5 Ways to Help Manage the Stress of the Holidays
Rachael Williams Fit Living The holidays bring family and friends together, and there is much to do. We have events to attend, cookies to bake, presents to shop for and wrap, and houses to decorate. With many things clamoring for our attention, it’s easy to see how extra stress creeps into our day. We know…
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Hope, Certainly
Sheri Wren Haymore Author We were traveling along the coast of Maine with our friends Don and Carolyn a few years back. Don, ever the storyteller, began to entertain us by making up this story: A man named Reddington Pierce is driving on the turnpike in his 1967 Audi convertible. Green. He comes to the…
Old Churches and Barns
Eddie Lowe Just A Thought Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 KJ Churches and barns are plentiful in Surry County. Some are old and some are new. Personally, the old churches intrigue me. I love the stories and the history of them. Who was…
Home, Farm, & Garden
Be Mindful of Your All-Natural Holiday Decor!
Sarah Southard, DVM Pets and Livestock Christmas is coming! And soon after will follow New Year’s celebrations and Easter. These holidays often find us decorating and brightening our homes with various live plants. They bring nature’s beauty inside for all to enjoy, but some also bring in the potential to cause discomfort at the least…
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A Godly Pursuit
Larry VanHouse This Little Light of Mine “But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness.” (1 Timothy 6:11 NASB 1995) I recently had the opportunity to do something I had never dreamed of doing – the opportunity to take an entire month off from all…
Finding Hope
Brittany Holyfieldguest author When most of us think of the holiday season, we expect to spend time with family, share gifts, or eat our favorite holiday foods. The season is supposed to be a time of cheer, but that is not the case for everyone. Changes in family dynamics, in employment, in living situations, and…
Navigating Life with a Horse, Faith, and Common Sense
Derina Pyles Horse Sense “Whoa Traveler! Slow down!” I pushed my feet hard into the stirrups to brace myself and encourage him to stop. He ignored me for a few more strides before coming to a screeching halt. I hollered, “Can you please quit watching John Wayne westerns the night before our trail ride? The…
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Southern Taste
The Magic of Books
Carmen LongSimply Delicious Children’s books, cookbooks, picture books, fiction—I love books. As long as I can remember, I have enjoyed reading. As a child, I loved to read so much that my parents would have to make me stop to go outside and get some exercise. As an adult, I know not to start a…
Green Velvet Cheesecake
Rynn Hennings The Sweet and Savory Life Have you heard of green velvet cheesecake? I had never seen one but planned to make one when I couldn’t find a red velvet cheesecake at any bakery last Christmas. They were all sold out, which surprised me because I didn’t realize that red velvet was such a…
Departments
Hometown Heroes
Heroes Don’t always wear capes. They come in all shapes and sizes. Submit your hometown hero’s photo along with 1-2 paragraph on why he or she is a hero and we may use it here. Email: Info@surryliving.comSubject Line: Hometown Hero
Ask the Expert
Reader Question:My kneecap sometimes feels like it is trying to pop out toward the outside of my leg. It seems to do it more when it is bent with my weight on it. Feels like I would fall if it came out and stayed out. What are your thoughts?- Thanks, Mike Kevin Pyles, PT Ask…
Blake’s Take
Dear Blake, I am not happy with my boyfriend and would like to end the relationship. The problem is our families are close and spend a lot of time together. I’m worried about how this will affect our families and how things will be afterwards. Any advice?- Anonymous Blake JohnsonBlake’s Take Dear Anonymous, Thank you…
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