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

Let’s Keep Growing ‘Melons’In Rocky Mount, NC

Sasha had tried to plant melons in his vegetable garden, they had never grown. He had tried two years in a row, nothing doing, the melons refused to grow. The following year, he had thrown the rest of the melon seeds to the birds. Further away, at the back of the vegetable garden, where there … Continue reading Let’s Keep Growing ‘Melons’In Rocky Mount, NC →

Let’s Wage War On The State of Rocky Mount,NC Awnings

I'm back on my Rocky Mount awnings-horse again. But first..... You know the City Manager wants to use about a million dollars for another set of PLANS for downtown from the Federal-American-Rescue-Plan-Funding. I want him to have what ever he needs to lead Rocky Mount on. I'm cheering for him because Rocky Mount needs a … Continue reading Let’s Wage War On The State of Rocky Mount,NC Awnings →

Rocky Mount, NC: A Small Business Where You Can Shop Until You Drop

I love the new location of Towel Town on Sunset Avenue. The light, the staging for the merchandise, the parking. Everything looks updated, fresh and tempting. With Thanksgiving company coming, you'll be entertaining. SO MANY good restaurants to try, and Towel Town a fun shopping opportunity. You know Main Street is my thing, so business … Continue reading Rocky Mount, NC: A Small Business Where You Can Shop Until You Drop →

Rocky Mount, NC: Mt.Zion First Baptist Church Hosts Poet Laureate of NC

Yes, Jaki Shelton Green is this beautiful. She is North Carolina's 9th poet laureate. You'v heard someone say, he or she could read the telephone directory and make it sound good; that's the melodious voice of Mrs. Green. I closed my eyes listening to her read a few of her poems, and heard a voice … Continue reading Rocky Mount, NC: Mt.Zion First Baptist Church Hosts Poet Laureate of NC →

Main Street Celebrating Englewood Baptist Church Women In Rocky Mount, NC

I've driven by the church a zillion times but had never gone inside. Friend, Denise Watkins, invited me to the church women's dinner on November 2. Even without Icons and a cross above the altar, the goodness of the evening was a great gift to this Episcopal 'standing kneeling, kneeling standing' Anglican, high church, worshiper. … Continue reading Main Street Celebrating Englewood Baptist Church Women In Rocky Mount, NC →