Remembering a Village Family – Annie and Jim Casey – Part 1

History is the essence of innumerable biographies Thomas Carlyle Through the eyes of a Daughter - Mary Magaline Casey Langrehr "Maggie" I think … Continue reading Remembering a Village Family – Annie and Jim Casey – Part 1 →

Rallying Around the Cultural Scene – First Off: Bel Air Artisans Center

“The arts are the best insurance policy a city can take on itself.” Woody Dumas, former Mayor of Baton Rouge In our day to day lives of work and family responsibilities, there isn't a lot of time to wax poetic over a question like, what speaks to the stability of a community? That's why I … Continue reading Rallying Around the Cultural Scene – First Off: Bel Air Artisans Center →

John Jesso – Saluting Rocky Mount’s Codega

Rocky Mount has a codega in the guise of John Jesso. I knew if I waited long enough to write about John Jesso, Downtown Development Manager, the perfect description would present itself and signal that it was time. When first published, I enjoyed the book Elizabeth Gilbert wrote, Eat, Pray, Love. I recently borrowed the tape … Continue reading John Jesso – Saluting Rocky Mount’s Codega →

Edgemont – A Star in Rocky Mount’s Crown – Part 2

When driving through the Edgemont Historic District, the overlay of time is noticeable, but this is 'no never mind' because of the architectural delights that await you. The absence of traffic allows you to drive slowly up and down the streets. I believe that nothing is lost, and so the homes along the way have … Continue reading Edgemont – A Star in Rocky Mount’s Crown – Part 2 →

Edgemont – A Jewel In Rocky Mount’s Crown – Part 1

I wonder if you have eyes to see? Let me show you something that lay beneath an overlay of time. In some cases, that time has dimmed the color and vivaciousness of what once was, but don't be put off by that. I want you to look at the historic district of Edgemont, a subdivision … Continue reading Edgemont – A Jewel In Rocky Mount’s Crown – Part 1 →

Promoting A Sense of Place – A ‘Shout Out’ To Realtors

I wrote last week about a conversation I had with Vann Joines, entrepreneur, when we discussed what makes people pick the places they live. Part of that answer is that people are looking for diversity, a sense of place, a cultural context that is unique. Rocky Mount is such a place! … Continue reading Promoting A Sense of Place – A ‘Shout Out’ To Realtors →