Honoring the Past, Building a Future
I've been busy creating 'pins' for my new Pinterest Board; pins that will take in the world of Preservation, Restoration, Repurposing (the name of the Pinterest board) in Rocky Mount, NC and beyond, if they are good teaching moments. Read the blog for more details. I am feeling very grown up. I can't draw a … Continue reading Taking My Preservation Act On The Road To Pinterest
Though we are preoccupied with the audit and the Council, and leadership or lack of it, even a good discussion has me weary. I need a momentary break from the effect of a steady diet of 'trouble,' even when justified, it is cramping my usual style, that of optimism, and an eagerness to keep learning, … Continue reading Architecture: The Grand Opening of the Obama Library June 18, 2026
I have a Stepheny story to tell you. My daughter, Claire Greer, Ph.D., was Director of Education and Principal at Northeast Wyoming BOCES, a residential public school serving children with special needs. One of the students was a ten-year-old autistic boy who found comfort in music. Occasionally, when he became upset, Claire would come and … Continue reading You Should Sing in the Talent Show: a reflection on the 2027 Rocky Mount elections
I drive this corridor often. Along the way I see signs of effort. Some homeowners have painted their houses. Others have repaired porches. A few homes appear to be in the middle of a transformation, left unfinished, but Individual citizens are trying. The larger question is whether the corridor itself reflects the same determination. Several … Continue reading Ward 1: Atlantic Avenue – First Impressions of Our City
Before finishing this post, I revisited "We Are the World," the 1985 recording that brought together some of the most recognizable voices in America. Forty years later, its message remains as relevant as ever.https://youtu.be/182f6dTagkU?si=g2MxzkwdVCVpRv5S I have reached that 'certain age.' I now ask myself what was SO important in younger years to go to the … Continue reading There is a Choice We Are Making: Let’s Make it a Better Day
Main Street Rocky Mount 