4/24/25 is an introduction to a fun series I've been working on. What do recognized preservationist have to teach us today? Read along, you'll learn something!
New Series Begins – You’ll Like It
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
Saturday Afternoon In Rocky Mount-A Stepheny Kind of Day
Unhappy that Duke basketball is over this season, I needed to get out and make a Stepheny kind of day. On the drive from Nashville to Harris Teeter on Sunset, "down the road a piece," I saw gas priced at $2.69 at Citro. It was $3.01 in Nashville. I bought my first eggs in forever. … Continue reading Saturday Afternoon In Rocky Mount-A Stepheny Kind of Day
Last Moments Are Powerful
FL. -Houston tonight. I'm having a picnic on my lap with a delicious Subway chicken something or other, chips and sweet tea; I haven't begun to recover from Duke's loss. Knowing that these young men, this team have had their last moments together, our last moments - in the vernacular of a younger generation - … Continue reading Last Moments Are Powerful
Surprise – Last Thing On My Mind This Saturday Is Main Street
Late Saturday afternoon and I'm mentally getting ready for Duke game - Final Four tonight. I imagine the flow of the possessions, the smooth passes and work under the basket. I see the 3 point baskets reigning down from points on the floor that make your heart beat faster. My memories include the years of … Continue reading Surprise – Last Thing On My Mind This Saturday Is Main Street
Remembering Polly Ann Reynolds Warner
I met Polly at St. Andrews. I can't tell you how or why it happened, but Polly became a Rocky Mount mentor. She shared stories and introduced me to her friends as we came upon them. We would linger after lunch, talking! Beyond Rocky Mount history, we talked books and about our pasts, how we … Continue reading Remembering Polly Ann Reynolds Warner
From Vacant to Vibrant: A Decade of Progress on Main Street
Then & Now: A Celebration of Main Street’s Revival I recently rediscovered a collection of photographs - images that capture the stillness before the revival, the patience of brick and mortar before progress took root. These photographs are mostly from 2012 of historic architecture in our area posted by Lance Taylor: PRO POstUs. In 2012, … Continue reading From Vacant to Vibrant: A Decade of Progress on Main Street
Main Street Rocky Mount 