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November 1, 2023

The Prestonsburg, Kentucky, Mountain Arts Center was a welcome stop for four liberal arts majors.

On the Road in the Mountains: A Reunion Story

In which four women of a certain age carry out a very special trip in the mountains to celebrate a half century of friendship.
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Nov/Dec Skywatch: The Great Square Doubles as the Great Signpost

The mid- to late-fall early evening sky can be unrecognizable because it contains few bright stars to use as markers. But, luckily for the stargazer, it does offer an unusual stellar configuration—the Great Square.
Tucked into the far southwest corner of Virginia, Pennington Gap is the largest town in Lee County, and one worth visiting and celebrating.

The Little Town with Big Ideas: Pennington Gap, Virginia

Last year, every house that went on the market in Pennington Gap sold. Here’s why.
Nikki Norman’s four layers of Red & White Velvet Cake turned into three exquisite layers for our in-house baker.

Great Recipes for the Holidays and Beyond

How to create a nice little set of recipes for the holidays and beyond? Simple! Turn to the readers of this magazine with a request for some of their favorites.
This somewhat fanciful illustration of Lulu Hurst’s powers is from the cover of her 1897 autobiography, “Lulu Hurst (the Georgia Wonder) Writes Her Autobiography, and for the First Time Explains and Demonstrates the Great Secret of Her Marvelous Power.”

The 1880s’ Georgia Wonder Girl

What’s the secret behind a 15-year-old girl visiting the major cities of the nation, leaving audiences amazed at her powers and then retiring at age 16 to lead a long and normal life?
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