We visited the Havenwood – Heritage Heights retirement community to ask some senior couples their definition of love. After all, they’ve got more experience than any of us!

Laura Loci's frustration at work was becoming more and more evident by the day. So her boyfriend offered up a seemingly simple piece of advice."He told me, 'Take it easy, figure out what your dream is, and do it,' " Loci said.So she's doing it. But she's not doing it alone.Loci took the plunge and left her job, and in so doing found a network of artists…

The Insider paid a visit to McGowan Fine Art to check out its annual “Love, Lust and Desire” exhibit. Now we’re totally in the mood for Valentine’s Day! McGowan Fine Art is located at 10 Hills Ave. For more information and gallery hours, visit mcgowanfineart.com or call 225-2515.

Name: Bill DunnBartender, Tandy's Top ShelfHow long have you been a bartender?Thirteen years, all in the Concord areaHow did you get into the profession?I've been in restaurants since I was 10 years old. My mom is a bartender, and my dad is a chef.What is the strangest drink order you've ever taken? Have you ever been stumped?I've been stumped, sure. A lot of people go…

Dear Mr. Basham,For Christmas I received the book, "Thunder Birds," written by Jim Arnosky. In his book Arnosky writes that the osprey has a body the size of a hawk, but it has wings nearly as long an the wings of an eagle. How can this be?I enjoy your nature stories.- JoshDear Josh,I am glad you received a book for Christmas, especially Jim Arnosky's book, "Thunder Birds." Arnosky came to…

Name: Cindy Ann AveryOwner, Cindy Ann CleanersHow long has the business been here?Forty-six years at this location.Can you explain the process of dry cleaning? How dry is it?It's a solvent that's used that's volatile to greases and oils but is safe for most fabrics. It's the same concept as a washing machine except it doesn't drain. It's a closed loop operation.What…