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

Preserving Rocky Mount’s Story: The Significance of Bungalow Homes

If you read this blog with any regularity, you know I have 'a thing' for bungalow architecture. It was not something I grew up with in Evanston, IL. When moving to Nashville, NC, I found within the heart of Rocky Mount, a treasure trove of architectural gems that weave together the rich tapestry of the … Continue reading Preserving Rocky Mount’s Story: The Significance of Bungalow Homes →

A Daughtridge Family 1915 Bungalow In Edgecombe County – Part 1

I know 'one thing leads to another' is a cliche, but when I began writing the Main Street blog, that's what always happens. My favorite is, "Have you met so in so? You need to talk to them." That's how I know all these wonderful people in Rocky Mount, NC. As an example, I spent … Continue reading A Daughtridge Family 1915 Bungalow In Edgecombe County – Part 1 →

Wayne County – Recollections of a Grandfather’s Grocery Store: A Boy’s Journey Through Nostalgia

It is bad enough leaving Goldsboro after a fabulous Main Street Conference, but harder still is the loss of a storyteller with wonderful tales to tell. I was fortunate to spend time with a grand friend, TMB, while attending the Main Street Conference in Goldsboro, NC. He is a storyteller, my favorite kind, that talks … Continue reading Wayne County – Recollections of a Grandfather’s Grocery Store: A Boy’s Journey Through Nostalgia →

Blogger, Stepheny Houghtlin, Headed to Goldsboro and the Main Street Conference

Paramount Theater Location for Conference I'm headed to Goldsboro, NC and the Main Street Conference. I hope you have read the various posts I write about the Main Street program. I attended the March 10-12, 2020 conference in New Bern and loved every minute of the programing and meeting other enthusiasts who were there in … Continue reading Blogger, Stepheny Houghtlin, Headed to Goldsboro and the Main Street Conference →

Rocky Mount, NC: Paying Tribute To Milton Bullock Who Has Crossed The River Jordon

I can't imagine my life without the music I grew up listening, singing and dancing to. Starting with my father's two favorite songs, Melancholy Baby and Stardust, 'my music' has followed me through the years. I never dreamed I'd be singing the opening lines of Melancholy Baby to my children, grandchildren and great grands. (Come … Continue reading Rocky Mount, NC: Paying Tribute To Milton Bullock Who Has Crossed The River Jordon →