Honoring the Past, Building a Future
In Kentucky there is a saying I learned while at University. The last line written in some directions to a party said, "Turn right. The house is down the road a piece." It was one of many new colloquialisms a girl from Evanston, IL. would learn after arriving in Lexington. One of my favorites … Continue reading Down the Road A Piece – Another D.J. Rose Residence
“I could go to a dozen houses, scrape away the dirt, and find his footprints..." Brenda Sutton Rose (no relation) We've all admired residential architecture while driving slowly down a tree lined street. We may remember who once lived in the beautiful homes along the way. Perhaps we think, what might life be like if … Continue reading Looking for D.J. Rose Homes – A Gem on Tarborro Street
“Old houses are filled with memories, with the faded echoes of voices. Drops of tears, the ring of laughter, the edge of tempers that over the years have seeped into the walls. These houses carry in their wood and stone, their brick and mortar a kind of ego that is nearly human.” A … Continue reading The Home D.J. Rose Built For His Family – Sunset Ave
Perhaps you are a familiar with the Mission Impossible TV Series and Movies. Just for fun, here is a sound clip to click on. In a moment I will disclose your mission, please accept. I promise not to disavow you! Oak Park, IL. may have Frank … Continue reading Mission Impossible: Good morning, Rocky Mount – Your mission should you choose to accept it, involves finding D.J. Rose Residential Homes
There are many things to be thankful for this Sunday and everyday living where we do. In today's political correctness, which drives me mad, I delight in the fact that many of the organizations we belong to begin their meetings with The Pledge of Allegiance. The Rocky Mount Garden Club has an official Collect that … Continue reading An August Sunday in Nash and Edgecombe County
Battle Park Cemetery, Nash County, NC 1308 Falls Road Rocky Mount, NC The story of the Battle family is a long and interesting tale. I spent time the other day exploring the Battle Park Cemetery once owned by The Rocky Mount Mills. At their deaths, many employees of the Mills, and their families, are buried … Continue reading Battle Park Cemetery – Announcing Great News – Looking for People With Memories
