Author: Stepheny Forgue Houghtlin

Stepheny Forgue Houghtlin grew up in Evanston, IL. and is a graduate of the University of Kentucky. She is an author of two novels: The Greening of a Heart and Facing East. She lives, writes and gardens in NC. Visit her: Stephenyhoughtlin.com

Rocky Mount’s Lone Ranger – Lige Daughtridge – In The Saddle and Ready to Ride

You are familiar with The Lone Ranger, a fictional masked former Texas Ranger who fought outlaws in the American Old West with his Native American friend, Tonto. This character became an enduring icon of our American culture. He is a perfect foil for our Lone Ranger, Lige Daughtridge! Lige has acted as the Lone Ranger … Continue reading Rocky Mount’s Lone Ranger – Lige Daughtridge – In The Saddle and Ready to Ride →

Big Change Ahead – October 8th – Keep Breathing and Believing

As for the election on Oct. 8th-have you voted? With all the talk and speculation, worry and who to believe, it feels at times like waiting for the umpire's call after the slide into home plate just as the ball hits the catchers glove! Every little something means something even if it doesn't. Like - … Continue reading Big Change Ahead – October 8th – Keep Breathing and Believing →

FYI: The Premise of Urban Planning: A Master Plan – A Road Map to Success

  Welcome Back! Guest Blogger, Rodd Myers.  With a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, a focus on business and public administration from the University of Michigan, Rodd writes from considerable experience.                                                 … Continue reading FYI: The Premise of Urban Planning: A Master Plan – A Road Map to Success →

Hiding Behind The Word Gentrification – An Excuse for Inaction

The other night at ECC,  the candidates were asked about gentrification,  Ward 3 candidate Gwen Wilkins went to the heart of the matter. “You have to ask yourselves, ‘How are we going to fix the abandoned, boarded-up housing if we don’t rebuild if we don’t remodel? People don’t want to leave their neighborhoods and I will … Continue reading Hiding Behind The Word Gentrification – An Excuse for Inaction →

Count Down to the Election -Thirteen Days! -‘Striding Forward With Growing Confidence’ Or Not?

I have been keeping company with a man that first captured my attention while reading the book, Citizens of London by Lynne Olson. (I'm reading it again.) His name was John Gilbert Winant and among many things, he was United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom after Joseph  Kennedy went home. He served Roosevelt and Truman. … Continue reading Count Down to the Election -Thirteen Days! -‘Striding Forward With Growing Confidence’ Or Not? →