Honoring the Past, Building a Future
The Fourth of July reminds us that a nation is not held together by politics alone. It is held together by a willingness to begin again, to work together, and to believe that tomorrow can be better than yesterday. Rocky Mount has been through a difficult season. Citizens are frustrated. Questions remain unanswered. Confidence has … Continue reading Following the Fourth of July: Elton Daniels
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I watch an excellent television series called Patience, set in and around York, England. The story follows Patience Evans, a young autistic woman with Hyperacusis –heightened sensitivity to sounds that most people find normal and an exceptional memory. She works quietly as an archivist in the Police Criminal Records Office, filing old case records and thriving on … Continue reading What a Silent Disco Taught Me About Rocky Mount
Though we are preoccupied with the audit and the Council, and leadership or lack of it, even a good discussion has me weary. I need a momentary break from the effect of a steady diet of 'trouble,' even when justified, it is cramping my usual style, that of optimism, and an eagerness to keep learning, … Continue reading Architecture: The Grand Opening of the Obama Library June 18, 2026
I drive this corridor often. Along the way I see signs of effort. Some homeowners have painted their houses. Others have repaired porches. A few homes appear to be in the middle of a transformation, left unfinished, but Individual citizens are trying. The larger question is whether the corridor itself reflects the same determination. Several … Continue reading Ward 1: Atlantic Avenue – First Impressions of Our City
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