THE NEXT MAYOR OF ROCKY MOUNT: A NEW EXPECTATION

The closer we come to the 2027 municipal election, the more convinced I become that we need to have a different conversation about the office of mayor. I keep imagining a conference room reserved once a week for the mayor's purposes. Around the table are people invited because of their experience, accomplishments, disappointments, and knowledge … Continue reading THE NEXT MAYOR OF ROCKY MOUNT: A NEW EXPECTATION →

THE NEXT MAYOR OF ROCKY MOUNT: A NEW EXPECTATION

NEW BLOG Thursday “What interests me is not how much more a mayor might do, but how much more a mayor might make possible.” As we look toward the 2027 election, I have been rethinking what we should expect from the office of mayor. What if the mayor's greatest contribution is not simply what gets … Continue reading THE NEXT MAYOR OF ROCKY MOUNT: A NEW EXPECTATION →

The America I Do Not Want Us to Lose

I was a lucky little girl to grow up in the America I knew. An America where the Fourth of July meant decorating our bicycles with red, white, and blue crepe-paper streamers and riding through the neighborhood, proud of our handiwork and the occasion we were celebrating. Patriotism was simply part of the air we … Continue reading The America I Do Not Want Us to Lose →

Peacemakers and Southside Academy: One Child, One Book, One Prayer at a Time

There are some people whose work makes you grateful they are part of your community, and for me, the people of Peacemakers and the scholars of Southside Academy are among them. Thursday evening I attended the Peacemakers Rocky Mount Picnic, their annual fundraiser, where a bluegrass band provided the beat and energy as people arrived, … Continue reading Peacemakers and Southside Academy: One Child, One Book, One Prayer at a Time →

How Important Is It To Be Right

 “You have to decide how important it is to be right.” This is a famous quote from a famous daughter-in-law. It was her observation after a family gathering many years ago, and through all the years since, I have not forgotten it. Her discernment that day has proved remarkably enduring and feels especially applicable now. … Continue reading How Important Is It To Be Right →