Honoring the Past, Building a Future
I knew I should not have put my Christmas decorations away last year. I said at the time, "I'll turn around twice and it will be Christmas again." Sure enough, it is the 3rd of December 2024! The town of Nashville now has snow flakes on light posts that magically light up in the dark. … Continue reading Rocky Mount, NC: Early Christmas Spirit – A Nostalgic Journey
For just a moment, let’s escape. Here are five paintings (artist unknown) that capture the pure essence of fall: the rolling golden leaves, the burnished reds, and the quiet stillness of an autumn day. Let these paintings remind us of crisp air, open windows, and landscapes aglow — that perfect, nostalgia-soaked warmth unique to autumn. … Continue reading In Rocky Mount. NC – Stepheny’s Cure for Election Jitters
Once the Bank of Rocky Mount, 142 SW Main, is one of my favorite facades on Main Street. I wish I had experienced this space as a book store that it once was. Addicted to books and reading, I imagine being young enough and with money enough to buy this building and turn it back … Continue reading Transforming Spaces: The Future of Rocky Mount’s Historic Buildings
On my I-phone camera I keep trying to take the perfect photo of this iconic view that I have grown to love. When we first arrived here I found myself thinking, where am I, and what in THE hell am I doing here? Though living in Nashville, Rocky Mount became my north star that I … Continue reading Where History Lingers: Reading and Seeing Rocky Mount Anew
I made a quick trip to Main Street today. Photographing the cherry trees, I saw a parallel between the blooming cherry trees and the revitalization of downtown. Both embody a sense of rejuvenation and growth. Just as the cherry blossoms evoke a sense of wonder and awe, so do the restored buildings that evoke a … Continue reading Maundy Thursday Evening: The Beauty of Main Street And Its Cherry Trees
To Pause at the Threshold is a slim volume written by Esther de Waal. She writes about a traditional ancient wisdom that says, "A threshold is a sacred thing." It marks the end of one thing and the beginning of another, the places in between, the points of transition. Pausing after Christmas, I wonder what … Continue reading Rocky Mount, NC: To Pause At The Threshold of 2024
