Honoring the Past, Building a Future
All day, on the back burner, I had thoughts of growing up in Evanston, IL. The fireworks at Dyke Stadium when the sky grew dark, and the first burst of amazing light filling the sky above. For me, there was the 4th of July parade down Central Street that never failed expectations. The afternoon tennis … Continue reading Embracing 4th of July: Nostalgic Moments
A Watercolor App On My Phone I have written three previous blogs about the Train Shed. Once I wanted to transform it into a flower market, a totally unrealistic, romantic idea. Then I saw a New York Magazine cover that was a perfect visual for reimagining the Shed, with an outdoor restaurant. Do you remember … Continue reading Rejoicing Over Rocky Mount’s Train Shed Future
I can't imagine my life without reading, nor can I imagine life without the music that follows us through the years. To this day a song can take us back to the high school dances when we first danced cheek to cheek. Ella Fitzgerald remains one of my favorites. A song of hers came to … Continue reading Another Reimagining Of The Railroad Shed
Main Street Rocky Mount 