Honoring the Past, Building a Future
The plums are back in the produce section of Rocky Mount's groceries. I stood before a mound of then at Harris Teeter, picking the right ones to bring home. Flickering on my internal memory screen was the movie of running away from home, age 10. I picked some plums from the bowl on the kitchen … Continue reading A Stepheny Reflection – Remembering Our Youth Growing Up In America
I am borrowing a British slang expression, one we don't use in the USA, but it fits what Andre Knight does repeatedly. There is more than one definition, but you will agree that the ones I site will do. to behave in a silly, stupid, or annoying way to fool around and waste (my) time … Continue reading Rocky Mount: Andre Knight Is Playing Silly Buggers Again
800 Tarboro Street - Home of Jean Bailey and Family I went to the Edgemont Community Association (HECA)meeting Tuesday night (7:00PM) at St. Marks on 1150 Tarboro St. Are you in need of prayer? Reverend Robert Yarborough is the man to see. This white lady wanted to shout afterward, hallelujah, and that's bold for an … Continue reading Historic Edgemont Community Association – Meeting Angels Unaware in Rocky Mount, NC
"Every once in a while a person comes along who defies the odds, who defies logic, and fulfills an incredible dream." Rocky Balboa Rocky Balboa is one the most enduring characters in movie history and that legacy has continued for nearly five decades. Andre Knight has served twenty years as the councilman for Ward 1. … Continue reading Rocky Mount NC – Ward 1 We Have a Contender!
After Reviving Me, The Emergency CPR Unit Is Leaving Because.....In today's Telegram, a William West article reports on City Manager, Keith Rogers Jr.’s recommendation to spend $1 million of Federal American Rescue Plan funding for the city to update long-range plans for Rocky Mount. Adding up the sum of money already spent on PLANS will … Continue reading Great! Let’s Spend $1 million of Federal American Rescue Plan Funding To Update Long-Range Plans for Rocky Mount.
“Creative work is a gift to the world and every being in it. Don’t cheat us of your contribution. Give us what you’ve got.” – Steven Pressfield A seven year old great grandchild brought me to an art exhibit at The Dunn Center by way of her end of the year dance recital. I was … Continue reading Wesleyan’s Fabulous Dunn Center: Rocky Mount, NC -Time Spent With Janice Gravely Once Again
Main Street Rocky Mount 