Honoring the Past, Building a Future
You would expect to hear Julie Andrews singing, These Are A Few of My Favorite Things from The Sound of Music, but Luther Vandross and his version are a favorite of mine. Click on this link - https://youtu.be/-P2kq-GrTNA I hope there are times that deep within, you feel yourself smiling. You might not be able … Continue reading Rocky Mount, NC: Stepheny Reflects On A Few Of Her Favorite Things
I saw my first pear tree in bloom. It seems early but my own garden is waking up. It has been a mild few months; cold enough to wear my favorite winter coats, but not miserable. I decided to celebrate Spring starting today and let the newness, freshness, and promises fill our Main Street dreams … Continue reading Rocky Mount, NC: March 1: Spring Is On The Way
Stepheny's Reflections Beyond Rocky Mount, NC
As I write the first blog post of 2024 I reflect on its possibilities and the role the Main Street blog plays in high-lighting these possibilities. I smile when mentioning that I can talk in long run-on sentences, which makes editing the blog a challenge. One tool I use is standing back and throwing a … Continue reading Celebrating a Small Business – Stichez – and the Possibilities of Rocky Mount,NC in 2024
A few years back some businessmen talked to the Telegram about this same issue. There was a welcomed change. Lord knows we don't want things hidden from us. In no way is this a suggestion that the newspaper be allowed to edit out the facts or limit the news according to their political persuasion. Rocky … Continue reading Rocky Mount, NC: Reposition Telegram Front Page Crime
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