It hasn’t seemed like an overly busy weekend, but when I thought back, yes, it has been. I have been … More
Tag: Statesville
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
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 … 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
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 … More
Marching For Solidarity – Equality and Justice
I recently was listening to The Pledge of Allegiance. “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of … 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
A Parade of Balloons – My Weekend
It was a great weekend of hot air ballooning in Statesville, North Carolina. It began with our annual Carolinas Balloon … More
Life During A Hot Air Balloon Festival
It’s a little after 4:30 a.m. when I wake up. I’m tired, but have to be across town by 7, … More
A Weekend in Life
It began in Friday afternoon. It was the 50th anniversary of the first hot air balloon flight in our county. … More
The Bluegrass Jam
I live in a county in North Carolina (Iredell) with a rich heritage of bluegrass music. Growing up here I … More
Friday Fun in Statesville, NC
A great night in Statesville, NC. First we went to cheer on a locally based charity, Purple Heart Homes. They’re … More
Weekends Are For Ballooning
My friend Jay is a student balloon pilot (though already a fixed wing pilot) and I suspect will get balloon … More
Chasing Balloons
When the weather is good in my town (Statesville, NC), the hot air balloons come out to play. A very … More
Beautiful Weather Means Beautiful Balloons
What we do in Statesville, NC for fun…
Iredell Christian Ministries
My wonderful friend Susie Wiberg, who has her heart on the pulse of needs in the community, gave me a … More
This Flag Thing
Hey, my city, Statesville, NC, has made the news! Some of my Facebook friends, even those who don’t live anywhere … More
