Honoring the Past, Building a Future
Rocky Mount is full of heroes. Peter Varney is certainly one of them. I have heroes on my mind since the astronauts brought safely home received so little attention. Main Street is going to start writing about Rocky Mount heroes ASAP. In the mean time think on this…………. What ignoring Elon Musk's latest success in … Continue reading Heroes Among Us: Recognizing Greatness in Rocky Mount and Beyond
When I first saw this restored historical facade just off Main Street on Tarboro, I felt like the little girl I once was, opening my mother's jewelry box to discover a shiny broach, a sparkly bracelet, an old ring, a gold choker necklace. This restored facade and interior are like a found treasure buried in … Continue reading Culinary Heritage: Discover Haiti’s Flavors in Rocky Mount’s Historic Setting – Kafe Louverture
Built in 1890, I had my inspectors hat on looking at this Main Street building next door to Davis Furniture. It once was several stories high but a fire took care of that. The hardscape (sidewalk design), bench and maturing tree in front of the building make a lovely setting. This wonderful curb appeal is … Continue reading 155 S.E. Main Street: ‘HauteQture’ A Dream Coming True
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
I'm reading another book, Roosevelt and Churchill: Men of Secrets by David Stafford. It is about World War II, British espionage and twentieth-century intelligence. A Goodreads review says the book 'provides a great backdrop into the friendship and covert chess match between FDR and Churchill’ Those of you who love to read an author like … Continue reading A Zillion People of Rocky Mount, NC Making a Difference.
The backstory to this post is The Robert E. Lee Monument; the historic statue dedicated to Confederate General Robert E. Lee by noted American sculptor Alexander Doyle. It was removed (intact) by official order and moved to an unknown location on May 19, 2017. The monument was listed on the National Register of Historic Places … Continue reading Another Reason To Save Rocky Mount’s Boarded Homes
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