Restaurants hosting wine dinners typically offer their guests the finest of foods, the lushest of wines and sometimes even a commemorative corkscrew. But very few eateries give their well-soused patrons what they really need: A bed for the night. Who better to remedy the oversight than the Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa? The prestigious … Read more
Blending in: The North Carolina Wildlife Federation has launched a grassroots campaign, called the Camouflage Coalition, aimed at uniting hunters and anglers to help protect fish-and-wildlife habitat. Linked by the Internet, Camouflage Coalition members are able to get critical and timely information about legislation and policy changes affecting wildlife management and outdoor recreation in the … Read more
I read the article entitled “Parade Rest” in the Jan. 16 issue of the Mountain Xpress. I rarely feel compelled to write regarding the poor behavior of the City Council—over which, sadly, I have no say. But I was incensed by the comments of Carl Mumpower, to wit: “While they are at it, I hope … Read more
Kent Priestley’s moving story [“Twilight of the Giants,” Jan. 9] about the fate of our Eastern hemlocks conflates two very different issues. While focusing on the admirable work of locating and documenting “specimen” hemlocks in the Southern Appalachians, the article also seems to endorse the position of large-scale use of chemical insecticides as a viable … Read more
Gotta say I’m a little disappointed by your pet issue [“Animal Magnetism: The Pet Issue”]. I had been excited about seeing our local animal-welfare folks showcased for their avant-garde programs and positive, progressive thinking. Instead we got infomercials on couture pet clothes for your new Christmas-present puppy. Come on, a papillon? The Asheville poster-pet is … Read more
This is in response to the commentary in the Jan. 23 “Animal Magnetism: The Pet Issue.” What a great idea! Thank you, Mountain Xpress! Animals—wild or not-so-wild—are a passion with me. I wish I knew even half as much as people think is the case, but I enjoy helping when I can. I must admit, … Read more
I really enjoyed the Animal Magnetism pets issue of Mountain Express [Jan. 23]. There is a lot of good information on what is available in this area for people with pets, and also it’s nice to see how much people invest in their pets (time, love etc.). I found it very disturbing, though, that nothing … Read more
In the Jan. 23 Mountain X, there was a letter from Douglas Stronblotz [“Wipe Up That Footprint”] talking about “carbon footprints” and doubting whether global warming really exists. I don’t know much about carbon, greenhouse gasses or the science that surrounds this, but let me share what I do know. Firstly, the people of the … Read more
Regarding Xpress’ article “Fur and Against” (Dec. 12, 2007), I would like to help expose the violent brutality of the fur industry. Whether a store markets fur coats or fur-trimmed garments, all fur represents needless animal mistreatment. An ethical company must draw the line at endorsing a product derived from extreme animal abuse. In a … Read more
I used to think the girl who screamed at us about buying rugs was the most obnoxious person I had seen on television, but the old man who is screaming at us now about buying used cars has even her beat. It’s really creepy to see a man of his advanced age calling people “babeee.” … Read more
