Honoring the Past, Building a Future
I left for the University of Kentucky declaring I would major in journalism, that is until I came under the spell of my freshman advisor, head of the Sociology Department. I had grown up with the Chicago Tribune that loomed large over the city. I have had many a serious discussion about the state of … Continue reading Lindell Kay – Reporter for The Rocky Mount Telegram – Saying Adieu
“It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn't use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like "How about a glass of sweet tea!" (Edit by SFH) ― A. A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh I had a glass of sweet tea with a friend today who I deeply respect. It prompted this post. I … Continue reading Stepheny In A Rocky Mount State of Mind – Reguarding The City Council
I have a take on tonight's Council Meeting that you won't get from anyone else. On the way home, I thought, Andre Knight and Ruben Blackwell could charm the bees out of a tree. Here are these two handsome men, right off the cover of Gentleman's Quarterly Magazine. Both have a great sense of style and … Continue reading The City Council Meeting From The Second Row-Aisle Seat-July 8, 2019
I have only a few pages left in Charles Krauthammer's book, The Point Of It All. He has been gone a year now and is sorely missed. A syndicated columnist, political commentator, physician, he wrote columns in the Washington Post for 33 years. This book is a second collection about everything from baseball to chess, policy, the space … Continue reading The Rocky Mount Bill of Rights Versus A $18 million Parking Garage
I am of the opinion that if it is really important to you, regardless of your busy schedule and obligations, you will find a way to pursue a passion. You will get up early, stay up late, forego something, but you will figure out a way to walk and chew gum at the same time … Continue reading YES, It Is A Big Deal – When Rocky Mount Does Not Meet Main Street Accreditation Standards for both 2018 and 2019
Today, Friday, June 21, our longest day and shortest night of the year, the sun brightened our skies on the first day of astronomical summer in Earth’s Northern Hemisphere. As I write this at 5:22 in the afternoon, the sky is an amazing Carolina blue color. The sun remains strong and there is a lovely … Continue reading Rocky Mount’s Summer Solstice – Marking the Day
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