A Stroll Through the Neighborhoodby Suzelle Sinclairsuzelle.sinclair@earthlink.net “Imagine what our real neighborhoods would be like if each of us offered, as a matter of course, just one kind word to another person.” ~Fred Rogers “Come on Gracie, we’re going for a walk.” While there are many amazing adventures across the Carolinas, our own neighborhood is […]
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Good Ol’ Southern Porch Dogs by Suzelle Sinclair suzelle.sinclair@earthlink.net “Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.” ~Orhan Pamuk PAINTING BY SUZELLE SINCLAIR There was a warm breeze gently circulated by ceiling fans as the afternoon drew to a close. Gracie and I had the porch to ourselves for a moment,
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Bees and Blueberriesby Suzelle Sinclairsuzelle.sinclair@earthlink.net “The bee collects honey from flowers in such a way as to do the least damage or destruction to them, and he leaves them whole, undamaged and fresh, just as he found them.”~Saint Francis de Sales The morning sunlight was streaming through the window, as the steam rose from
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Peach Pickin’ Time in the Carolinasby Suzelle Sinclairsuzelle.sinclair@earthlink.net <mailto:suzelle.sinclair@earthlink.net> “The ripest peach is highest on the tree.”~James Whitcomb Riley There is nothing quite as healing to the soul as a leisurely morning spent with a good long-time friend. I so enjoy spending time with my dear friend, Lyn. She is like a favorite pair of
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Chickens and Eggs by Suzelle Sinclairsuzelle.sinclair@earthlink.net “The egg can be your best friend if you give it the right break.” ~Julia Child I have always marveled at the versatility of eggs. Boiled, poached, fried or over-easy, an egg is delicious solely by itself. It also makes a wonderful addition to many dishes. But I find
From Maize to Maze by Suzelle Sinclair suzelle.sinclair@earthlink.net “Is not this a true autumn day? Just the still melancholy that I love – that makes life and nature harmonious.” ~George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans) Some mornings the smell of coffee brewing is even more delightful. This was one of those mornings. For many weeks the
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Come Celebrate the Holidays In Downtown Lenoir! Elf on a Shelf in a Store in Lenoir This season, holiday Elves can be found all around in Lenoir’s Downtown! As you enjoy your holiday shopping, have fun though out the Downtown district locating the hidden Holiday Elves in participating businesses and locals. Play along by collecting
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Carl White’s syndicated column features stories about his journey as a TV producer and host. Carl says “I am writing about the people I meet as I travel and the interesting places visited. They do not all end up on TV, but a lot do and everyone becomes a friends. It’s a wonderful journey” Below
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Carl White’s syndicated column features stories about his journey as a TV producer and host. Carl says “I am writing about the people I meet as I travel and the interesting places visited. They do not all end up on TV, but a lot do and everyone becomes a friends. It’s a wonderful journey” Below
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Top 10 Christmas Light Destinations in North Carolina Choosing a perfect Christmas light destination for the holidays is an exciting challenge. The good news is that If you are in the Carolinas, you have great options. North Carolina offers a wide variety of colorful holiday adventures. We will be the first to let you know
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