Your Christmas Shopping Consultant: Recommending A Book for Christmas – Dean Rusk – Extraordinaire

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING WITH STEPHENY ON MONDAY - DECEMBER 17 This post is partially about a used book I bought. A paperback. You are familiar with how the cheap paper turns brown with time. (This is why that happens: Paper is made out of wood that consists of cellulose and the wood component lignin. Both these … Continue reading Your Christmas Shopping Consultant: Recommending A Book for Christmas – Dean Rusk – Extraordinaire →

Rocky Mount, NC: The Christmas Season on Main Street

One of Main Street Rocky Mount's great commercial buildings is Davis Furniture, a preservation show-off. Here it is with new wreaths bringing good cheer to Main Street. On Wednesday, in the rain and wind, I blew in the door to Christmas shop. I knew what I wanted and knew Davis Furniture has a nice selection … Continue reading Rocky Mount, NC: The Christmas Season on Main Street →

Art and Architecture: A Love Letter From Main Street Rocky Mount

If only....I could sketch and use watercolors to bring your attention to Main Street Rocky Mount architecture. I am addicted to these little paintings that capture the imagination of possibilities. I have several wonderful books in this vain, favorites in my library. I fancy myself downtown on a little stool sketching the historical commercial architectural … Continue reading Art and Architecture: A Love Letter From Main Street Rocky Mount →

From Vision to Reality: Welcoming Barley & Burger to Its New Home Doors Open Today!

Congratulations to Brandon and Travis, and everyone who contributed to this fantastic achievement! The same wonderful owners, the same great food, and the same attentive staff have now found a new home with ample parking and seating. The interior design, which I’d describe as delightfully 'fun'. The bar area is so inviting you might just … Continue reading From Vision to Reality: Welcoming Barley & Burger to Its New Home Doors Open Today! →

Rocky Mount, NC: Early Christmas Spirit – A Nostalgic Journey

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 →