Category Archives: Children

Favorite #38: Music Teacher

    Music Teacher, “Dr. Rob” Have you ever seen Elton John perform? If you haven’t, but have seen Dr. William D. Robertson, then you’ve come pretty close. “Dr. Rob,” as he’s known by many, can make a piano sing and … Continue reading

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Favorite #37: NC Transportation Museum

NC Transportation Museum  Have you ever taken a train ride? If not, there’s no better place than the NC Transportation Museum in Spencer, NC to give it a try. My two-year old grandson and his friend did just that this … Continue reading

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Favorite #36: Blogger, Lydia Richmond

Lydia Richmond: Host of #Bullynomore It’s nice to have friends who not only have a blog, but also know how to tweet and are willing to host a twitter party in your honor. My friend, Lydia Richmond, writes the blog, Cluttered Genius, which is a … Continue reading

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Favorite #34: Walkertown Elementary School

Reading Day at Walkertown Elementary School Walkertown Elementary School is a beautiful school that welcomes parents, visitors and community members to come inside and see what exciting things are taking place. One of those exciting things happened just a few … Continue reading

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Favorite #32: Jeff Gordon Children’s Hospital

Jeff Gordon Children’s Hospital, CMC-Northeast  Although grandparents know grandchildren are a gift from God, it seems even more so when a grandchild has a life-threatening illness or disease. My family experienced that frightening event several weeks ago, when my newborn … Continue reading

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Favorite #30: Grandchildren

Grandchildren: A Gift from God             What is it about a newborn baby that causes adults to sit around in a trance, making sounds as if learning a new language? It’s as if no one in the room has seen … Continue reading

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Favorite #29: 100 Years of Service

Lonnie’s Life  100 Years of Service to Others             Several weeks ago I had the opportunity to meet a lady celebrating her 100th birthday at a party given to her by family and friends. Once an elementary school teacher, Lonnie Cruse Holmes had a teaching career … Continue reading

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Favorite #28: Innovative Teacher, Mr. Anderson

InnovativeTeacher, Nick Anderson             Nick Anderson, a third grade teacher for the Rowan Salisbury Schools has been teaching elementary school for the past four years. Loving his profession and acquiring his Masters as a reading specialist, he is now working on his Doctorate in Administration … Continue reading

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Favorite #27: Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher: Tara Safrit             Tara Safrit is one of those people who light up a room, making everyone a little happier for having spent time with her. Only 23, she already knows what it means to sacrifice comfort and … Continue reading

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Favorite #25: New Author

New Author: Garrett White             As an author, it’s always exciting to see someone publish for the first time. Those who have published before know the hardest part of the process isn’t the writing, but the rewriting, the editing and … Continue reading

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