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It’s February, and I work with the WNC Nature Center – so of course we’re gonna talk about Groundhog Day! Just for fun, the picture you see is of a former Nature Center groundhog, Nibbles. Nibbles had the opportunity to meet Andie MacDowell when she came to the Nature Center to celebrate Groundhog Day back in 2008. I recently rewatched Bill Murray and Andie McDowell in the 1993 film Groundhog Day, where weatherman Phil Connors get trapped in a time loop on February 2nd, only escaping after he learns to be a better person. Some film geeks estimate that the time loop lasted between [...]

As the new year rolls around, many of us make promises to be healthier, more organized, or more productive—classic New Year's resolutions. However, as we all know, these resolutions often fade by February. Why do so many resolutions fail, and what can we do differently? How Did This Get Made? is a podcast hosted by Paul Sheer, June Diane Raphael, and Jason Mantzoukas that reviews some of the worst movies ever made. One hilarious episode reviews the 1984 film Body Rock. Here’s the synopsis from IMDB: “Chilly is just a guy from the streets with a talent for break-dancing. When his wicked moves [...]

Last January, your AFPWNC Board came together for a retreat to plan for the year ahead. While we had no idea what 2024 would bring (and I’m sure Helene wasn’t on our BINGO cards), we discussed why we exist as an organization and how we would lean into our mission with our members. As I reflect on how far we’ve come this year, and how far we still want to go, these three things continue to ring true: 1. We are here for each other. Through our afternoon socials and mentoring program, we are building a community of fundraisers who can support each [...]