It was a beautiful morning for a walk. In the summer I moved about a ten minute walk from our … More
Tag: NC
A Small City’s Film Festival With Big Talent
Our small city of Statesville, NC, had its film festival this weekend. It’s called Full Bloom. This is the 7th … More
So Much Going On
August was a great month, yet I failed to share it with you. I had some lovely and memorable moments. … More
Poetry Out Loud – Part 2
A few more of the poets from Spoken Word. I hope you enjoy them! Two more coming soon.
I Honored a Man For Memorial Day, and the Impact Has Overwhelmed Me
“Most of those whom we honor on Memorial Day died young. They never had the chance to raise a family, … More
The Cattle Sorting Competition
Even though I live in a farming community, I was not around farm life growing up. I have a few … More
Strawberry Fields Time
I loved this image. A dad, well I don’t know for sure it was a dad but he sure looked … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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. … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
A Jaunt Out Of Town
Well, we were going stir crazy, so my friend Jan and I went to New Bern, NC for a few … More
The Strawberry Fields Are Almost Ready
My niece Spenser and her boyfriend Lucas Beaver have been busy getting ready for strawberry season. They will open Saturday … More
Isolating Week 1
It is raining here today, but I wasn’t in the mood for a rainy day picture, so this is another … More
Birthdays and Bands
It’s been a heartwarming kind of weekend. My friend Kristie turned 70 this past week and we had a party … More
Leaping Through Another Weekend in My Town
I love Leap Day. It seems like we’re getting something extra. I would like it better if we made it … More
Love Month – February 17
I love live music. I live in a place where we have a greater share of talent than most places. … More
The Quilt Show
Today I went to a quilt show here in my hometown of Statesville, NC. I feel confident saying I will … More
Happy 2020! It’s Going To Be A Great Year!
Three guesses how I started my year! My friends Charles and Kristie had a flight this afternoon, so I went … More
Tea and Wine and Music and Lights – Not a Bad Day
We had a beautiful afternoon tea at the Sharpe House this afternoon, a Statesville historic home that is now a … More
A Christmas Weekend in Statesville, NC
It’s definitely looking like Christmas in our town. Last night I volunteered with our local theater group to scan tickets … More
In the Box, Out of the Box 