“A community is the mental and spiritual condition of knowing that the place is shared, and that the people who share the place define and limit the possibilities of each other’s lives.” -Wendell Barry I looked for Berry's wisdom to help me think about Rocky Mount's financial scandal. I have used one of his quotes … Continue reading Will This Rocky Mount Crisis Finally Bring Justice? →

A public meeting took place for City Council Wards 1, 2, and 3 about the city budget. I find this ironic. A meeting is held, an exercise, in my eyes, where the councilmen tried distancing themselves from blame for the mess that has engulfed our city’s leadership. The lecturing and posturing feel like the same … Continue reading A Familiar Refrain: Blame Without Accountability →

Rocky Mount is in the middle of a financial mess, and no one can pretend otherwise. Misused funds, hidden accounts, and the long shadow of mismanagement have left us angry, and wondering if justice will this time be served. Monday through Friday, I will have a one minute post with a Wendell Berry, quotation, the … Continue reading When Mismanagement BecomesCorruption and Theft →

Rocky Mount is in the middle of a financial mess, and no one can pretend otherwise. Misused funds, hidden accounts, and the long shadow of mismanagement have left us angry, feeling powerless and demanding justice. Starting tomorrow, (Monday, September 29,) I’ll be sharing a short (1 minute) daily reflection drawn from the words of Wendell … Continue reading One minute Reflection Monday-Friday About Rocky Mount’s Corruption and Theft →