Honoring the Past, Building a Future
I often leave comments on the Concerned Citizens Facebook Page. Like all of us, the page has its good days and bad. Some comments have more clarity than others. I have no trouble making room for diverse opinions as long as they are well stated, no swearing or name-calling. I will admit that my reaction … Continue reading Investor, Jesse Gerstl – I’ve Seen the Super Man Cape He Wears
I want to tell you one of my many Main Street experiences. It happened this past Spring with a trip downtown to photograph some commercial buildings that Mr. Knight owns. (There is one in particular that I love and keep my eye on.) I first took these photos on July 17, 2018. Today, July 11, … Continue reading Taking The Arm of a Gentleman on Main Street
William West wrote, "The City of Rocky Mount appears to be interested in having the words “Black Lives Matter” painted on the roof of an old railroad track-side loading dock on the northeastern side of downtown." This is a perfect example of what Benjamin Franklin meant when he said, “If you fail to plan, you … Continue reading ‘Black Lives Matter’ Painted On The Old Railroad Loading Dock?
It suits my romantic inclinations to write this Sorsby's Tale after spending time with Whit Barnes. This tale is my favorite kind of Main Street news.I love generational novels that cover family history. In this case we have the family that founded Bullocks Furniture in 1901 unto the 5th generation that rests in a tall, … Continue reading When The Stars Align – Whit and Robert Barnes Appear – Sons of Rocky Mount
For me, these last days have been like a roller coaster ride from long ago Riverview in Chicago. Roller coasters are not for me. I looked forward to the Mount Rushmore celebrations, hoped for and received a patriotic fix. One of my favorite parts of the evening were the brief stories of Washington, Jefferson, T. Roosevelt … Continue reading Stepheny With Things to Talk About After ‘A Mount Rushmore 4th of July’
When Frank Griswold became the Episcopal Bishop of Chicago, before he was elected the Presiding Bishop of the Church, he used an expression I appropriated into my life. He talked about "Exceeding the generosity of the call." It was directed towards people who come to feel they 'own' something at church and won't let go. … Continue reading There Are Members on the City Council Who Are Now ‘Exceeding The Generosity Of The Call’
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