Honoring the Past, Building a Future
I've always wanted to own and operate a bookstore. The kind of store you read about in fiction, the cozy setting, the store cat, a gathering place for reader's to share their discoveries. A location close to Main Street. First choice, a shotgun house repurposed in a settled neighborhood. For fun, I've written the opening … Continue reading Stepheny’s New Bookstore: Breathing New Life into an Old Shotgun House
With my phone camera this doesn't do justice to this view, but I loved the moments trying to capture this architectural gem for my own heart and now for you. How proud we are of the American flag waving over Main Street. Bless this land of ours.
Recently, a friend introduced me by saying, "Stepheny is enthusiastic about everything." I took that as a great compliment because by now you know that I feel passionate about a lot of things, be it politics or the latest book, or honoring the past, while building a future. I am completely captivated by Art Nouveau … Continue reading Art Nouveau Tiles: A Legacy of Beauty and Sophistication
Can we pass the hat and repair the E in PSTEIN? I bet the family might even know who did the original work on the lettering. It would be 'the grand gesture' in remembrance of the family to repair the name. Such a wonderful family and business that meant so much to Main Street. I … Continue reading Stepheny With A Main Street Rocky Mount Idea
I hope you share my feelings of nostalgia and appreciation for the historical buildings on Main Street and in the area. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, these buildings serve as living chronicles of Rocky Mount's past. This Main Street blog promotes the significance of preserving these structures for both their tangible and intangible values. These buildings … Continue reading Preserving the Soul of Rocky Mount: The Vital Importance of Saving Our Historical Main Street Architecture
https://videopress.com/v/NLt2cUDT?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true I love Canva.com and the fun of creating a video like this for you. Duke Basketball wins by 1 point with 1 second to play. Now the Kentucky game and more Australian Open at 9:00PM. I have Sweet tea from Dunkin' Donuts. In the words of an old friend, Paul Day...Ain't It Great To … Continue reading Saturday Night At The ‘Movie’ – A Stepheny Video – Main Street Rocky Mount
