Honoring the Past, Building a Future
I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together. We recognize these lines … Continue reading Andre Knight’s Speech: “How Dare You Challenge Us”
"What is historic, and worth saving, varies with the beholder, but some definition is urgent. Simply put, “historic” means “old and worth the trouble.” It applies to a building that’s part of a community’s tangible past. And though it may surprise cynics, old buildings can offer opportunities for a community’s future. " - Julia Rocchi … Continue reading A Quick Visit With Stepheny To Henderson, NC: An Accredited Main Street Program
Elvis Presley is dead and I'm not feeling so well myself - Gerald Grizzard Saturday evening, Duke losses, thank goodness I have some delicious left-overs to make myself feel better. I love The Prime Smokehouse, the staff, Yalem's river side garden. The interior of the restaurant is tastefully done, great natural light, energy, jazz playing … Continue reading Rocky Mount: Eating Left-Overs From The Prime Smoke House
My daughter, Claire, is a wise counselor. Though I have no research to substantiate this, I've come to believe that I outgrew my fabulous mother and her wisdom; Claire certainly has outgrown mine. Granddaughter Sarah Katherine is wisest of us all. It just works that way. Or so I believe. Granddaughter, Anna Claire, what can … Continue reading Ward 1 – Andre Knight Seeks Another Term As Councilman
For Family and Friends Six years ago, today, March 11, 2017, the box score for the ACC Tournament read: Friday, March 10 (Semifinals)Game 12: No. 5 Duke 93, No. 1 North Carolina 83 Game 13: No. 3 Notre Dame 77, No. 2 Florida State 73 Saturday, March 11 (Finals)Game 14: No. 5 Duke 75, No. … Continue reading Bob Houghtlin: The Man at the End of the Bench in Greensboro,NC
When husband, Bob, offered the gift of a Kindle, I turned my nose up preferring a book in my hand. Sound familiar? The year I said, "yes, please," the Kindle turned out to be one of the best gifts ever. Not having to shelf the books on my Kindle is helpful. Lately I've been reading … Continue reading Rocky Mount: Falling in Love With Impractical Architects
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