A bicycle maker has turned his childhood sense of adventure into a career that lets him share the gift of pedaling through life’s ups and downs.
DECEMBER 2021
Faith & Fellowship at Rufty’s Chrismon Shop
A shop in Salisbury has everything you need to make the ornaments that grace Christmas trees across the South with representations of Christianity.
5 Items for Your December To-Do List
Eat, shop, learn, and celebrate what North Carolina has to offer this month.
Forever Frosty
There must have been some magic in that basement workshop in Raleigh: After more than a decade and countless trips to the craft store, a father’s determination brings his handmade gift to life one day.
Toys We Treasured
Every generation knows the fizzy anticipation of waiting for Christmas morning — and the lazy warmth of the day that follows. For some North Carolina kids, the joy of finding that Santa brought a hoped-for gift — a model train, a brand-new bicycle, a sled — sparks a lifelong passion.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Christmas in Toyland
For our editor in chief, memories of simple stocking stuffers from her father long outlasted the fancy gifts from her Christmas list.
A Fresh Start at Chez Genèse
At a French-style café in downtown Greensboro, employees with developmental disabilities can shine, and everyone can enjoy a meal prepared with love and care.
5 Outdoor Ice-Skating Rinks to Glide Around
This season, lace up your skates and take a spin in a winter wonderland.
Orange & Ginger Oatmeal with Toasted Walnuts
This warming bowl of breakfast oats is loaded with flavor and can be made the night before.
