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

Blessed Are the Peacemakers: A Prayer for the Middle East

I am writing this Main Street blog piece as we wait for the prisoner release. In the mystery of things, I hope all those who have labored over the years to bring peace to the Middle East, know of this breakthrough. Two of my heroes are on my mind. James A. Baker III and Henry … Continue reading Blessed Are the Peacemakers: A Prayer for the Middle East →

America’s Game: Baseball Cubs & the Braves @ Wrigley Field

CUBS WIN 6-0 WINNER TAKE ALL SATURDAY NIGHT Everyone is standing, cheering behind home plate. Another home run! As I watch the Cubs play ball, it returns me to my childhood, to my parent's into old age watching the games from their recliners, the 'W' flag flying for the commuters on the train passing Wrigley … Continue reading America’s Game: Baseball Cubs & the Braves @ Wrigley Field →

Stepheny’s Reflection: Ward 3 Election – A Prayer Left Unspoken

Let Our Ballots Be the Prayers for Rocky Mount’s Future An election is meant to be a chorus of voices, but in Ward 3 this October, only a handful sang. Just 9.70% of registered voters turned out (570 out of 5,874) to cast their ballots. There will be a run-off in November. The outcome will … Continue reading Stepheny’s Reflection: Ward 3 Election – A Prayer Left Unspoken →

A Shining Star in East Rocky Mount: Peacemakers and Their Heroes

“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” — Joseph Campbell Thursday evening I sat with heroes at the Picnic Fund Raiser for the organization, Peacemakers. The list of names is long that have given their hearts to work in various capacities on the "tree of life" … Continue reading A Shining Star in East Rocky Mount: Peacemakers and Their Heroes →