Honoring the Past, Building a Future
A TINY HOUSE The Main Street blog is preoccupied with the bungalow and shot gun houses of Rocky Mount. When I came across a Southernliving.org article on a Tiny House in a craftsman style, I was immediately charmed. "In the embrace of simplicity and a homage to artisanal craftsmanship, the concept of the Craftsman tiny … Continue reading Rocky Mount, NC: Main Street Celebrates The Evolution Of The Craftsman Bungalow
"Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased." - - Hebrews 13:15 Sky-Vue skaters did not forget to share. The true Chiefs on professional football’s most exciting day were skaters who sought the welfare of their community by lavishly donating food staples to combat hunger. … Continue reading Rocky Mount NC: Guest Blogger Knox Porter Writes: Sky-vue Skateland Had A Soup-er Bowl Of Their Own
Do you recall a joke, Two Boats and a Helicopter, from younger days? It is about the man on the roof waiting to be rescued? The man refuses several rescue attempts from the approaching floodwaters. He tells each of the rescuers, "God will save me." Having turned down the last attempt, he drowns in the … Continue reading Beyond Rocky Mount: Are We Going To Ignore Two Boats and a Helicopter?
We spend a lot of time talking about Rockey Mount's problems. We can name the people on the Council, and those with positions in City Government that are the problem. When another significant piece of the revitalization puzzle is sabotaged, it is of no consequence to the 'My Will Be Done' crowd. There is an … Continue reading The Carlton House – A Second Chance To Get It Right
I can't imagine my life without reading, nor can I imagine life without the music that follows us through the years. To this day a song can take us back to the high school dances when we first danced cheek to cheek. Ella Fitzgerald remains one of my favorites. A song of hers came to … Continue reading Another Reimagining Of The Railroad Shed
Where responsible city leadership welcomes private development, the results have been fantastic. By working together for ‘a yes solution’ in their dealings with private investors, downtowns are saved and economic growth is stimulated. Elizabeth City and New Bern are examples of this kind of success; revitalization at its finest. Here in Rocky Mount, it cannot … Continue reading If Responsible City Leadership Welcomes Private Development – You’ve Got A Hit Song On Your Hands
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