Category Archives: Memories

Favorite #147: The Fourth of July: The Spirit of America

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Dicy McCullough

A Day of Celebration and Fun While there’s no doubt the Fourth of July is a special holiday for Americans, it’s unfortunate many don’t understand the reason why. Do you? Several years ago during a children’s sermon at Franklin Baptist … Continue reading →

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Favorite #145: Mark Rockwell’s Tribute to his Dad

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Dicy McCullough

Love and Respect for a Dad Mark Rockwell and I became colleagues when he began teaching fourth grade at Mt Ulla Elementary School fifteen years ago. I was the music teacher at the time. After retiring, I lost contact with Mark … Continue reading →

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Favorite #133: Honors Chorus

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Dicy McCullough

  Making Music and Memories  Congratulations to the Rowan-Salisbury Schools’ Fifth-Grade Honors Chorus for a fabulous performance during their recent festival at West Rowan High School in Mt Ulla, NC. Approximately 200 fifth-grade students filled the auditorium on March 14th with … Continue reading →

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Favorite #131: Playing in the Snow

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Dicy McCullough

               Childlike Wonder           After seeing all the pictures of kids playing in the snow over the last few days an obvious choice for my favorite thing this week had to be playing in the snow. In the above … Continue reading →

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Favorite #130: Nascar

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Dicy McCullough

Fun and Excitement During the month of February, excitement builds as Nascar fans wait for the first race of the season, the Daytona 500. Before the glory days of Nascar, the race at Daytona took place on the sandy beach. Names such as Lee Petty and Fireball Roberts were … Continue reading →

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Favorite #129: Tar Heels and Dean Smith

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Dicy McCullough

The Love of the Game Growing up as a kid in North Carolina the winter months for me meant watching Tar Heel basketball with my dad. In his eyes, Dean Smith could do no wrong and as far as basketball goes, he … Continue reading →

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Favorite #126: Chevy Tailgate and Love

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Dicy McCullough

Surprise, Surprise, Surprise What a blessing to have two son-in-laws who not only care about my daughters, Kristin and Kelly, but also care about me. From all the mother-in-law jokes that circulate around, I know I’m a lucky lady. During the last four months as I’ve experienced a roller … Continue reading →

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Favorite #125: Boy Scout Adventures

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Dicy McCullough

Trip to Patriots Point My nephew, Thomas McCullough has been a Boy Scout since he was seven years old. Now in 7th grade, he recently shared info about a trip his Scout Troop #173 took in December.The destination was Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum-Charleston Harbor, … Continue reading →

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Favorite #124: A Dream Horse

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Dicy McCullough

       Dreams Do Come True Although boys and girls often grow up dreaming of owning a horse, for some that dream never comes true. One of the lucky ones happens to be my niece, Miracle Cline. Miracle saw her dream come true several weeks ago in a most … Continue reading →

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Favorite #123: Friendship

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Dicy McCullough

       Fellowship and Fun  Although traditions often dictate when and where families get together, that’s not necessarily so for friends. While it’s true plans are sometimes made ahead, it’s not unusual for friends to call on the spur of the moment and say, “Hey, … Continue reading →

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