ESAs | A Lesson in Fair Housing
He offered a helpful explanation: under federal Fair Housing guidelines, emotional support animals are not considered pets, but rather auxiliary aids akin to medication or medical equipment. In this context, he said, “This buyer really only has one dog—because the other two are her ‘medicine.’” That phrasing helped it all click for me.
BEYOND PRONOUNS
Today, I choose to use the pronouns He/They. This decision comes from deep reflection about how I move through the world—physically, spiritually, and energetically.
Less Charlotte, More Copenhagen
As a designer, realtor, and longtime Asheville resident, I’ve often found myself wondering what our city might look and feel like if we had taken a different path. One less shaped by the sprawling, car-dominated models of American cities like Charlotte—and more by the pedestrian-first, sustainability-minded approach of European cities like Copenhagen.
HERE HEAR
HERE HEAR is a grassroots movement that operates as a silent protest group—or, more aptly, a solidarity and support presence. Our aim is to stand with and for marginalized communities by showing up en masse, not to speak over or for them, but to hold space. We offer a grounded, peaceful, and visible presence that asserts:
We are HERE for you. We HEAR you.
The Lost RAD
Since moving to Asheville in 2006, the River Arts District (RAD) has been a cornerstone of my creative journey and the community of friends I've built both personally and professionally. When Helene left, taking with them many works from my peers and my own, it left us all wondering how we could contribute and give back.
