Wayne County – Recollections of a Grandfather’s Grocery Store: A Boy’s Journey Through Nostalgia

It is bad enough leaving Goldsboro after a fabulous Main Street Conference, but harder still is the loss of a storyteller with wonderful tales to tell. I was fortunate to spend time with a grand friend, TMB, while attending the Main Street Conference in Goldsboro, NC. He is a storyteller, my favorite kind, that talks … Continue reading Wayne County – Recollections of a Grandfather’s Grocery Store: A Boy’s Journey Through Nostalgia →

Blogger, Stepheny Houghtlin, Headed to Goldsboro and the Main Street Conference

Paramount Theater Location for Conference I'm headed to Goldsboro, NC and the Main Street Conference. I hope you have read the various posts I write about the Main Street program. I attended the March 10-12, 2020 conference in New Bern and loved every minute of the programing and meeting other enthusiasts who were there in … Continue reading Blogger, Stepheny Houghtlin, Headed to Goldsboro and the Main Street Conference →

Rocky Mount, NC: Paying Tribute To Milton Bullock Who Has Crossed The River Jordon

I can't imagine my life without the music I grew up listening, singing and dancing to. Starting with my father's two favorite songs, Melancholy Baby and Stardust, 'my music' has followed me through the years. I never dreamed I'd be singing the opening lines of Melancholy Baby to my children, grandchildren and great grands. (Come … Continue reading Rocky Mount, NC: Paying Tribute To Milton Bullock Who Has Crossed The River Jordon →

Rocky Mount, NC: Stepheny Reflects On A Few Of Her Favorite Things

You would expect to hear Julie Andrews singing, These Are A Few of My Favorite Things from The Sound of Music, but Luther Vandross and his version are a favorite of mine. Click on this link - https://youtu.be/-P2kq-GrTNA I hope there are times that deep within, you feel yourself smiling. You might not be able … Continue reading Rocky Mount, NC: Stepheny Reflects On A Few Of Her Favorite Things →

Rocky Mount, NC: March 1: Spring Is On The Way

I saw my first pear tree in bloom. It seems early but my own garden is waking up. It has been a mild few months; cold enough to wear my favorite winter coats, but not miserable. I decided to celebrate Spring starting today and let the newness, freshness, and promises fill our Main Street dreams … Continue reading Rocky Mount, NC: March 1: Spring Is On The Way →