Honoring the Past, Building a Future
I watched a good movie on Netflix titled Made In Italy. The moment I discovered that part of the storyline revolved around the restoration of a villa in Tuscany, I was all in. After seeing the movie, I made a quick Google search. I found that the house featured in the film is Villa Fontanelleis … Continue reading If Only Rocky Mount Were A Movie Set
New York Times Bestseller and National Book Award Winner: Henry Kissinger’s memoirs of summit meetings and secret negotiations from 1969–1973. This book may not be considered 'summer reading,' but I can hardly put it down. If you prefer a great mystery series, I suggest author Donna Leon. I have become great friends with Guido Brunetti, … Continue reading Summer Reading: Stepheny Keeping Company With Henry Kissinger
I found this image years ago, and I still cherish it. It brings back memories of our friend, an Episcopal priest from the Chicago diocese, who later became a Bishop in Kansas. Before his move, he would baptize the little ones in a bird bath in the church yard, which I also loved. This photo … Continue reading June 13, ’24 – The Endless Summer: Nostalgia for Days Filled with Dewy Grass and Fireflies
The first presidential debate will be held on June 27 in CNN’s Atlanta studios with no audience present, according to a news release from the network on May 15. I see two possibilities on the matter. There is no way Biden can stay on his horse. 1) Because of health issues he withdraws from his … Continue reading If All Politics Is Local – Hold On Tight Rocky Mount, NC – The Summer Rodeo Starts June 27
The bookshop announced an exhibit of postage stamps featuring books and authors. A post card went out to the mailing list and Stepheny's social media platforms announced the event. The shotgun book shop provided the space in the long hallway to hang the exhibit. One day of the week- long event was about the power … Continue reading Stepheny’s Book Shop on Pine and Magnolia: The Stamp Exhibit – Chapter Three
I've always wanted to own and operate a bookstore. The kind of store you read about in fiction, the cozy setting, the store cat, a gathering place for reader's to share their discoveries. A location close to Main Street. First choice, a shotgun house repurposed in a settled neighborhood. For fun, I've written the opening … Continue reading Stepheny’s New Bookstore: Breathing New Life into an Old Shotgun House
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