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Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott: The Taxman Cometh

It’s that time of the year, that dreaded time of the year again, when the tax man comes knock, knock, knocking at your door. Let me tell you how it will be, here’s one for you, nineteen for me, cause I’m the Taxman, yeah, I’m the Taxman. (The Beatles, 1966) It’s a...

Amber Waves

Apr 3, 2024 | Comics & Games

Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Cheeseburger in Paradise

Apr 3, 2024 | Uncle Mott

Well, I woke up this morning with a hankerin’ for a big, fat, juicy, charbroiled cheeseburger. And whenever I get that kinda hankerin’, there’s only one thing to do and that is to jump in the Mottmobile and head straight up to the Deep Creek Drive-In in Arrowbear for...

Dear Sidney – 04/04/2024

Apr 3, 2024 | Dear Sidney

I just don’t wanna go anywhere anymore! I don’t care one danged bit to spend the night away from my little cabin. I don’t want to schlepp my shaving, shampooing and vitamin supplies across town or across the Pacific Ocean, for that matter. I’ve been there. I’ve done...

Ask the realtor – Facing mortgage default? A guide for next steps

Apr 3, 2024 | Ask the Realtor

In even the best real estate market cycles, unexpected financial problems can affect a homeowner’s ability to pay their mortgage. However, with the past several years of real estate value gains to shore up property values, a homeowner in default does not necessarily...

Historical Landmarks: Unveiling the Hidden Gems of Our Mountain Community

Mar 28, 2024 | Those Were The Days

The towering peaks and serene valleys of our mountain community are not merely landscapes but the keepers of a rich, multifaceted history. With every step on these ancient grounds, we walk in the footsteps of countless generations before us. The Alpine Mountaineer is...