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

Annoucing Stepheny’s New 5 Minute Audio Podcasts – Talking Main Street

Hi Everyone: Stepheny here with a new podcast - Talking Main Street. Published Every Week on Wednesdays Below is a brief blurb about the series. Enjoy 5-minute episodes with Stepheny Houghtlin who brings her storytelling style to Main Street. The backdrop for this podcast series is preservation that saves commercial and residential architecture. It is … Continue reading Annoucing Stepheny’s New 5 Minute Audio Podcasts – Talking Main Street →

The Gift Of Main Street

“If you know the art of finding some things in a quiet empty street, then you know the art of happiness!” Mehmet Murat ildan On the last day of March, late afternoon, after more rain, I headed for Main Street with my new I-phone camera. At this time of day, the 100 block on both … Continue reading The Gift Of Main Street →

It Must Have Been Moon-glow

The end of this lovely afternoon gave us a full moon. I stood looking up and could hear Tony Bennett and KJ Lang singing a duet: It Must Have Been Moon-Glow. (Click on link) With small screens propped below partially opened windows, I could hear the birds in full chorus. I didn't venture out until … Continue reading It Must Have Been Moon-glow →

Rocky Mount’s Neighborhoods Should Be Places Remembered with love

The Houghtlin Garden is in some state of disrepair, like the shotgun and bungalow houses spread across Wards 1-4. My garden needs the same attention, passion, and investment. There is a similarity in my mind between the love I feel when I get out of my car to take photographs and the look of my … Continue reading Rocky Mount’s Neighborhoods Should Be Places Remembered with love →