Favorite #16: Photographer
Photo taken by Ed Pilegard in Badin, NC Ed Pilegard: Discovering Beauty through the Lens of a Camera Everyone has a different talent and that’s a good thing. If we all had the same talent,...
View ArticleFavorite #60: The County Fair
Fun at the Fair Fun, Food and Fellowship As you can see in the faces of the two little boys in the photo, nothing is more fun than spending time with family and friends at the county...
View ArticleFavorite # 71: Dentist, Dr. Jonathan Huffman, DDS
Dr. Jonathan Huffman and patient Giving Back During the Christmas season, sounds of music can be heard everywhere. You’re probably thinking, what has that got to do with a story about a...
View ArticleFavorite #87: Cotton Ketchie in Love Valley
Cotton at a book signing in Love Valley. Preserving the Past through the Written Word A couple of weeks ago I shared about Cotton Ketchie’s expertise as an artist and photographer in blog post...
View ArticleFavorite #92: Daughters of the American Revolution
Serving the Community Members of DAR learning about history. Daughters of the American Revolution is an organization known in the community for patriotism and service. Formed in 1890, some of its goals...
View ArticleFavorite #105: Spencer Food Lion
Friendly and Convenient Spencer Food Lion If you’re like most people I know, then you have a favorite grocery store where you do most of your shopping. My mom lives in North Carolina...
View ArticleFavorite #112: Tweetsie Railroad
A fun day at Tweetsie in Boone, NC. Riding the Rails Labor Day weekend my husband, Michael and I made a trip to Tweetsie Railroad in Boone, NC with our daughter, Kristin, her husband, Brian, and their...
View ArticleFavorite 115: Rev. Billy Graham
Enjoyed a great day at the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, NC. A Man for the Times This past week the media reported that Evangelist Billy Graham celebrated his 96th birthday quietly...
View ArticleFavorite #120: Family Traditions
Building a gingerbread house at Aunt Kelly’s. Making Gingerbread Houses Christmas is a time for family, fun and making memories, with traditions that often include presents under the tree,...
View ArticleFavorite #140: Carolinas Writing Workshop
Writing, Networking and Fun Enjoyed meeting Chuck Sambuchino at the 2015 Carolinas Writing Workshop in Charlotte, NC. As a writer it’s always refreshing and fun to spend time with other writers,...
View ArticleFavorite #150: Barn Quilts
Maurice and Mary Lee sharing a bit of history through quilts and barn quilts. Love and Beauty on a Barn I’ve known Adele Goodman for a number of years, having met her through the Mt Ulla Historic...
View ArticleFavorite #162: Life with Mom
Mom is in the middle holding her youngest great-grandchild last year. Special Moments and Memories My 95-year-old Mom has always been an independent woman. Living by herself since my dad passed away...
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