This is my great niece, Karys. Her name means love, and we have lived her every day of her life.…
Strawberry Fields Time
I loved this image. A dad, well I don’t know for sure it was a dad but he sure looked…
Mother’s Day Tea Party
“If you are cold, tea will warm you;if you are too heated, it will cool you;If you are depressed, it…
Iredell County Music For You to Enjoy
Well, I promised some extra content from the Iredell Arts Council’s April Local Artist Spotlight. I actually wrote a whole…
Whew! So Much to Share From Iredell County This Week
I’ve been running all over the place lately, between trying to get my house ready to sell (nope, not there…
Happy Easter Weekend 2021
It hasn’t seemed like an overly busy weekend, but when I thought back, yes, it has been. I have been…
March Exhibit for the Iredell Arts Council – the Work of Charlie and Susan Frye
I’m going to be writing a lot of local stuff for News Break in the future, and with my love…
Wendy Wooten at the Wine Maestro March 19, 2021
Wendy Wooten is a good time. Even if she didn’t sing with that glorious, husky voice, I can assure you…
Iredell Arts Council Artist Spotlight for March 2021
You know I love my local musicians, It always surprises me when I find how many are out there of…
Mooresville Arts Sponsor Student Art Show
As someone who didn’t get any genetic talent for art (it all went to my siblings) and never learned art…
A Gift From My Dad
I pulled the old electronic scrubber out of my closet. I hadn’t used it for a while, but getting ready…
Happy Valentine’s Day
This is a day that for some is pure joy, for some grief, and for others simply disappointment. Wherever you…
A Gorgeous Fresco In My Town
Here’a an article I wrote on News Break about a gorgeous fresco we have in my hometown of Statesville, NC.…
A Little Oasis in Downtown Statesville
I’ve always loved the concept of public art and love the way our city both purchases and rents pieces so…
A Hike At Lake Norman State Park
It was a beautiful day for a hike. The temperatures were in the 40s, the sun was out, ànd my…
Just a Little Mill in NC – Linney’s Mill
I was taking my mom for a little drive on a Saturday and ended up at Linney’s Mill, just over…
Losing A Special High School Friend
They buried my friend Melissa today. The service was private, as is the responsible thing to do in this time…
Remembering O. Henry and His Life
Loving to read as I do, I clearly remember the first time I read The Gift of the Magi. I…
Come Join Me On News Break
I’m expanding! I just joined the Creators program with News Break. It’s a good fit for what I love to…
Those First Christmas Lights
Don’t you just love the first sign of Christmas lights? I figured te day after Thanksgiving you have to start…
When the FOMO is Real
You hear a lot of talk today of FOMO (the fear of missing out) these days. People think something is…
The Mixed Emotions Of Missing You
It has been a long time since I have seen you. It was right before your sisters sent you off…
Statistics Coming To Life
As a writer, often I read and comment on the work of other writers. Recently I commented on an impassioned…
A Time For Change
I love autumn. I drive around town celebrating the colors of nature, my heart a bit lighter. There can be…
Friday Night With Sydney Lett
“Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and…
Girlfriend Day On The Lake
“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls…
Lifting Spirits Around the World
This was to have been the first weekend of the 2020 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, Fiesta is the largest balloon festival…
Flying the Skies in Oz
It was a beautiful night in our town, so the balloons we’re out. It was especially fun for me. I…
A Little Georgia Getaway
Oh, a bit of fun for those of you who may be looking for a little Georgia getaway. The Chandelier…
Volunteer Day With MedAssist
Last year I heard about a group called MedAssist, a non-profit here in North Carolina that helps uninsured people get…
A Trip To The Dump – Errrr, Solid Waste Facility
I’m starting a major cleanout of my home, preparing to sell in the near future. Well, at some point. I…
