A Farewell To A Woman Of Words And Inspiration

I never met Maya Angelou. That's has long been my loss. Today we have all lost a woman of words and inspiration. According to Winston-Salem, NC mayor Allen Joines, Angelou was found deceased by her caregiver this (Wednesday) morning. She was 86 years old. She became a living symbol at Wake Forest … Continue reading A Farewell To A Woman Of Words And Inspiration

A Young Baseball Fan’s Kind Gesture…EXPOSED!!

It was an awesome time at the ball park for one kid at the Toronto Blue Jays/Texas Rangers game. The third base coach catches a foul ball and tosses it to a kid in the stands. With the smoothness of a seasoned ladies man, the young Casanova wheels around and hands the foul ball to … Continue reading A Young Baseball Fan’s Kind Gesture…EXPOSED!!

A Tragic Turn

Sometimes in the world of news, things happen that you never expect. Monday, Keith Crisco died. You may not have known him personally or otherwise..but if you've followed North Carolina politics in the last few weeks, you've heard his name a few times. He was the former state Commerce secretary and Asheboro businessman who … Continue reading A Tragic Turn

It’s Graduation Time Again, Y’all!

May 12, 1991. I remember it like it was..well..23 years ago. I donned a tuxedo (complete with white dinner jacket) and walked across the stage at the College of Charleston as a graduate. To date..it's is the best Mother's Day gift I have ever given my mom. I have learned many life lessons in the … Continue reading It’s Graduation Time Again, Y’all!

And the next American Idol…er…Congressional Candidate Is…

He may not have been the American Idol...but he may soon be a congressman. Clay Aiken...yes, THAT Clay Aiken...is embroiled in a close Congressional primary race here in North Carolina. Right now, Aiken leads former state Commerce Secretary Keith Crisco by 369 votes (11,634 to 11,265) . The issue will become clearer next Tuesday. … Continue reading And the next American Idol…er…Congressional Candidate Is…

A Dollar For Your Thoughts…But I Do Need You To Think!!

I love the dollar store. I am admittedly late to the party, but I love that there is a place I can go where I can pick up (not necessarily brand-name) stuff in a pinch that I may want for lunch or a snack. I mean, who wants to swing by a [insert your favorite … Continue reading A Dollar For Your Thoughts…But I Do Need You To Think!!