Honoring the Past, Building a Future
Passing Through The Hands of Strangers I’d never been to Nash General Hospital until our first great grandchild was born six months ago. The new parents extolled the care and kindness they were experiencing. In all the excitement, I paid little attention to my surroundings noting only that the hospital was clean and bright. Fast … Continue reading A Salute to Nash General Hospital – Another Rocky Mount Asset
Vann Joines is our Resident Downtown Prophet; he always explains things in the language of possibilities. Don't be surprised if the revitalization folks in town follow him off the end of a bridge because he has bewitched everyone with his expertise and vision for the future. I am one of his pupils learning the vocabulary … Continue reading Today’s Concept: Walkable Neighborhoods
People Enjoy The Streetscape in Greenville, SC We're on the fast train, as the English call them, called The Learning Curve. Admit it, we're feeling quite grown up bantering words about like, Anchor Projects, (The Train Station, Imperial Center, The Douglas Block) - Incubators (entrepreneurs co-work space) - The Third Place, (The Smokehouse, Koi Pond … Continue reading Setting the Scene to Explain The Concept of Walkable Neighborhoods – Part 1
1208 Gay Street There is great interest across the country in community gardening. They can be found in public parks, religious centers, schools, backyards, and even on rooftops. Individuals come together to grow food, build relationships, and celebrate their communities. Rocky Mount has a place that is perfect for its community garden. They are as … Continue reading It’s Not Too Late! Plant a Fall Vegetable Garden At The Happy Hill Community Garden – Part 2
Remembering L.W. Farmer A Local Patron Saint At The Heart of the Happy Hill Community Garden There is no point writing about this special place at 1208 Gay Street, built upon the once flooded property close to Sunset Park, without honoring L.W. Farmer. The garden was established in 2007 in Phase 2 of the renovation of the … Continue reading Remembering L. W. Farmer -The Community Garden in the Happy Hill Neighborhood: A Public Treasure – Part 1
I invite you to FOLLOW a blog with an attitude. Republishing the opening post in celebration of the 1 year anniversary of this blog. THANK YOU everyone who is now following and leaving interesting comments. I've spent time with fabulous people, listened to wonderful stories and am having so much fun! I hope the blog … Continue reading Celebrating the 1 Year Anniversary of the Launch of Main Street Rocky Mount 7-22-15-16
