We start our May 2024 Mother’s Day issue off with a look at The Shepherd’s House, a Mount Airy-based homeless shelter for women and families that offers resources to help those experiencing homelessness as well as those who may be experiencing food insecurity. We get ready for a Summer of great music at the Blue Ridge Music Center, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. We are reminded that you don’t have to be a mother to have a mother’s nurturing spirit. In Fit Living, mothers are encouraged to reclaim their bodies and themselves through fitness and nutrition, not only for themselves but also as an example to their children. In Just A Thought, we reminisce about the great qualities of our mothers. In Ask The Expert, we are inspired to care for ourselves as a mother would. In Simply Delicious, we look at meal planning tips and get a tasty recipe for mushroom beef tacos and in The Sweet and Savory Life we try a recipe for blackberry lime tarts. In Uninvited Guests with Sarah Southard, DVM, we look at canine heartworm disease and the ways we can protect our best buddies from it. We learn about the hummingbird, including ways to attract them to your yard in Hummingbirds: Nature’s Wonder. And finally in Navigating Life, Hay-Woman and Traveler discuss motherhood, including Jesus’s mother Mary.
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The Shepherd’s House of Mount Airy
Madalyn EdwardsAuthor Walk Through the Door of Hope When a young woman arrived at the doorstep of The Shepherd’s House of Mount Airy, director Jana Elliot happened to be on duty to hear her story. She had recently been in the foster care system and legally emancipated herself. “She was really alone,” Elliot said. After…
Lifestyle
Motherhood with Muscles
Rachael Williams Fit Living The stereotypical depiction of motherhood often portrays mothers as a family’s primary caregiver. She is focused on nurturing and domestic responsibilities, oftentimes at the expense of her own identity, career, or personal interests. This image emphasizes self-sacrifice and promotes a lack of awareness that mothers are individuals with their own needs,…
What We Leave Behind
Sheri Wren Haymore Author The stereotypical depiction of motherhood often portrays mothers as a family’s primary caregiver. She is focused on nurturing and domestic responsibilities, oftentimes at the expense of her own identity, career, or personal interests. This image emphasizes self-sacrifice and promotes a lack of awareness that mothers are individuals with their own needs,…
Memories of Mama
Eddie Lowe Just A Thought There are few bonds in life that compare to the bond of a mother and her child. In parenthood there is no instruction manual, and for anyone that thinks it easy, think again! A mother, however, has a God-given instinct. My mother was no different. She could read me and…
Home, Farm, & Garden
Uninvited Guests
Sarah Southard, DVM Pets and Livestock With the heat of summer bearing down, the insects are loving life! Butterflies are adding beauty to our landscapes. Bees and wasps are buzzing around, terrifying children and adults alike. Mosquitoes are plentiful and are silently feasting away on the red blood cells of unsuspecting mammals. They may also be leaving behind a not-so-nice giftfor your pets. Canine heartworm disease is…
The Blue Ridge Music Center
Larry VanHouse This Little Light of Mine Let me tell ya ’bout this ol’ fella who used to live up in these here hills. He had himself a cozy piece of land, sittin’ snug as a bug, right by Fisher’s Peak, ’round Mile Marker 213 or 214 off the Blue Ridge Parkway. See, he snagged…
Hummingbirds: Nature’s Wonder
Joanna RadfordHome, Farm, & Garden What can fly forward, backward, sideways, and upside-down while its wings beat 70 times per second (and 200 times per second when diving)? If you guessed a hummingbird, you are correct! These tiny birds weigh in between 2 and 20 grams and, in my opinion, are one of nature’s greatest…
Navigating Life with a Horse, Faith, and Common Sense
Derina Pyles Horse Sense “Hay-Woman, quick, get over here with my alfalfa. My belly button is starting to gnaw on my backbone.” Shaking my head, I turned toward my dappled grey friend. “Traveler, you don’t have a belly button so that’s not even theoretically possible.” “Well, if I did have one, I’m sure it would…
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Southern Taste
Mom, what is for Dinner?
Carmen LongSimply Delicious How many times have you heard, “Mom, what’s for dinner?” This was a very common question my children would ask when they were growing up. As a child, I can remember my mom saying, “If someone would just tell me what to cook, it would be so much easier.” At the time…
Blackberry Lime Tarts
Rynn Hennings The Sweet and Savory Life The Sweet and Savory Life This Blackberry Lime Tart is cool and refreshing plus light and fluffy. Made with a shortbread crust that never gets soggy, this tart will satisfy a sweet tooth and wow your guests! It is easy to make and can be made into one…
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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
Kevin Pyles, PT Ask The Expert In the journey of life, the role of a mother is unparalleled. Mothers are known for their unconditional love, care, and nurturing nature toward their children. They provide support, guidance, and nourishment to help their children grow and thrive. Just as mothers nurture their children, it is essential for…
Blake’s Take
Dear Blake, Is it normal to have issues speaking in public or to a group of people? I have no trouble speaking to individuals one on one, but when there is an audience, I become a mess. – Thanks, Anonymous Blake JohnsonBlake’s Take Dear Anonymous, Thank you for presenting your concern. I would not say this…
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