Honoring the Past, Building a Future
On my I-phone camera I keep trying to take the perfect photo of this iconic view that I have grown to love. When we first arrived here I found myself thinking, where am I, and what in THE hell am I doing here? Though living in Nashville, Rocky Mount became my north star that I … Continue reading Where History Lingers: Reading and Seeing Rocky Mount Anew
Rocky Mount has long appreciated the work of local photographer Charles Killebrew, who operated a studio on Howard Street and worked for many years with the Rocky Mount Telegram. His extensive collection of photographs, spanning from the 1940s to the 1990s, is now preserved at the Braswell Library. Today, we are fortunate to have Gary … Continue reading Connecting with a Forgotten Past: The Power of Photography and Architecture
Get Involved in Saving Rocky Mount's History! Rocky Mount’s rich history is woven into the very fabric of our community, reflected in the architecture that has stood the test of time. These historic structures aren't just buildings; they are the stories of the past, the memories of those who came before us, and the foundation … Continue reading Call To Action: Preserve Our Heritage
The rumors you've heard are true. I have taken up with Henry Kissinger this summer. The brutal heat, however, has driven me from my Main Street bench inside with air conditioning. Most things I read and research influence my approach to writing the blog. Whether it's current events, exploring historical figures like Henry Kissinger, or … Continue reading From Main Street to the White House: Insights from Kissinger’s Memoirs
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
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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