by debidrecksler | Jul 12, 2010 | Family
“What I wanted most for my daughter was that she be able to soar confidently in her own sky, whatever that may be.” Helen Claes Today is my youngest daughter’s 27th birthday. Wasn’t it just yesterday that she was a little girl? In my mind, the...
by debidrecksler | Jul 9, 2010 | Human Interest
I came across this song the other day and LOVED it. I’m working hard to get my Mojo back, so I can start writing some really good comedy again. Every once in a while it’s good to take a step back and look at L-I-F-E for what it is (even the not so great...
by debidrecksler | Jul 7, 2010 | Human Interest
I came across this young lady while strolling downtown on a warm, summer night. I stopped to listen…. INTRODUCING LYRIC…. LYRIC and her Father playing in downtown Asheville. I am Leeda September Jones A.K.A. Lyric. I was born and raised in the City of...
by debidrecksler | Jul 6, 2010 | Uncategorized
This past week, my daughter, Heidi, relocated to South Florida. Thanks to our loving cousin Susan, she has a place to stay while she pursues her music career and many passions. When Heidi returned to Asheville last year, I knew it was only temporary. It was a much...
by debidrecksler | Jul 6, 2010 | Uncategorized
This past week, my daughter, Heidi, relocated to South Florida. Thanks to our loving cousin Susan, she has a place to stay while she pursues her music career and many passions. When Heidi returned to Asheville last year, I knew it was only temporary. It was a much...
by debidrecksler | Jul 2, 2010 | Human Interest
In 1966, my family moved away from Coral Gables, Florida. It happened during the summer …Sadly enough, I never got to say goodbye to all my childhood friends. Fast forward 44 years…I’m sitting in Woolworth Walk in Asheville, NC staring at the faces...
by debidrecksler | Jun 30, 2010 | Human Interest
I came across this event while strolling through downtown Asheville the other night. What a fantastic idea! We have so many talented artists in Western North Carolina, it makes perfect sense to give them this creative outlet. Ananda Hair Studio regularly features...
by debidrecksler | Jun 28, 2010 | Authentic Me Campaign
A few weeks ago, a friend visited Asheville and I gave her a tour of our fabulous downtown. One of my favorite places to take visitors is the Grove Arcade. As we passed a lingerie shop, my friend made a comment about the mannequins. They were normal sized, unlike many...
by debidrecksler | Jun 23, 2010 | Family, Human Interest
Heidi, Debi, Paul & Richard Drecksler My husband and I forgot about Father’s Day until our daughter, Heidi, called to remind us. Between my husband’s training classes for his new real estate career, our commercial cleaning business and moving out of...
by debidrecksler | Jun 21, 2010 | Human Interest
I was shopping in Kmart the other day and couldn’t help overhearing a conversation between a man and a teenage girl walking behind me. He was obviously distressed. “You are telling me that you have to buy your own clothes with money you make, the man says,...
