Today’s Concept: Walkable Neighborhoods

Vann Joines is our Resident Downtown Prophet; he always explains things in the language of possibilities. Don't be surprised if the revitalization folks in town follow him off the end of a bridge because he has bewitched everyone with his expertise and vision for the future. I am one of his pupils learning the vocabulary … Continue reading Today’s Concept: Walkable Neighborhoods

The Koi Pond Opening Offers a ‘Third Place’ Opportunity

Koi Pond's Brand New Path Leads to a New Day in the Life of  Rocky Mount Thu-Fri: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Sat: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm Sun: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm CONGRATULATION TO THE KOI POND BREWERY As Billy Crystal would say, "You look marvelous, darling." I have been writing about a … Continue reading The Koi Pond Opening Offers a ‘Third Place’ Opportunity

The Downtown Prophet – Vann Joines – Part 1

proph·et  (prŏf′ĭt) n. A person gifted with profound moral insight and exceptional powers of expression. A predictor; a soothsayer. The chief spokesperson of a movement or cause. Not all prophets have beards, long hair, and wear robes in need of a laundromat. Some are handsome, fit, as in a triathlon aspirant, and oh, OH so … Continue reading The Downtown Prophet – Vann Joines – Part 1