A Lake, a River, and a Princess
I remember my first visit to Lake Waccamaw State Park. I was not sure why, but I knew there was something special about the area.
A Country Doctor and Teapots
I was traveling east of Raleigh on Highway 264 when I saw a sign for the Country Doctor Museum; the sign surely was magnetized because
A Cause Somewhere in the Middle
In a conversation not that long ago with a friend, he said to me, “You know, I don’t think you take a firm public stand
The Daylily Man and Master Gardeners
Who do you call when you need to know what vegetables or flowers will grow where you live? If you come from a family of
A Rainy Day at the Barber Shop and Peggy the Witch
I enjoy my visits to the barber shop for a variety of reasons. The more practical reason is to get a good haircut, but if
Pumpkins and Pluto
Cooler weather, festivals and pumpkin flavored things all make for a special time in the Carolinas. We have several Pumpkin festivals. 2017 marked the 21st
All That Jazz
Not so long ago I had a wonderful jazz encounter with The Jazz Room at the Stage Door Theater in Charlotte. The Jazz Room convenes
Pass the Pinto Beans, Please
Have you ever walked into the kitchen and been taken over with the smells of a pot of pinto beans on the stove and golden-brown
The Flag Man
We find the most amazing things on the winding county roads in the Carolinas. I know I have said it before, but it’s always worth
World War II – Set. Eugene C. Deibler – Part One
I have visited with many veterans over the years, and the diversity of stories and reflections remain exciting and thought-provoking. There are often common threads
World War II – Set. Eugene C. Deibler – Part Two
“I flew twenty-one times as a paratrooper, and I never landed in a plane during any of those flights”. Those are the words of World
A Lamb, a Turkey, and Dressing
The Thanksgiving season is filled with traditions that celebrate family, food and a grateful heart. If you close your eyes and imagine the perfect Thanksgiving