Honoring the Past, Building a Future
I have always been interested in political personalities. Not simply politics itself, but the strange hold certain men manage to have over voters, even when controversy swirls around them almost constantly. My immediate reaction surprised even me. I thought of Huey Long. Now before anyone gasps at the comparison, let me quickly say Andre Knight … Continue reading The Huey Long Lesson and Andre Knight
I love Rocky Mount Mills. (Everything but the stickers on the water tank that are tacky.) I admire all the wonderful people involved, from the owners to a lovely young waitress that brings your food. Check out this post I wrote on The Battle Family. https://mainstreetrockymount.com/2015/08/26/a-family-leaves-a-legacy-the-battle-family/ The preservation, restoration, repurposing, landscaping, atmosphere, businesses, the whole … Continue reading William West, Telegram Staff Writer, Brings Good News
Image from Pinterest Growing up on Asbury Ave in Evanston, Il. there was a girl down the street who had a playhouse in the backyard. It was love at first sight. Looking back it was the beginning of my love of architecture. Each spring I was invited to come and spring house clean. I viewed … Continue reading From Playhouses to Possibilities: Small Spaces, Big Ideas
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
At 5:30 in the early evening, most of the 'garden' is in shade; Yalem Kiros's garden. A blue heron lifted off the island and elegantly floated past me. Swallows dipped and played. In the quiet I could hear the flow of the water. For the moment I'd been given the gift of this bit of … Continue reading Finding Yalem’s Garden in Rocky Mount, NC
Not everyone has an opportunity or cares that much about driving to the beach, wherever that is for you. Eating out at the local restaurants is part of the fun of going to the beach, however. What about off-season when you're dying for some fresh shrimp or you love crab legs and seafood in general? … Continue reading No Need To Drive To The Beach For Great Food And A Beach Atmosphere – It’s Here
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