Category Archives: Memories

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 # 35: Community Festival

West Rowan Farm Home and Garden Spring Festival Spring seems to be busting out all over at the West Rowan Farm Home and Garden store on Hwy 801 in Bear Poplar, NC. While I suppose you could say that about … Continue reading

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Favorite #33: NASCAR Driver, Hut Stricklin

NASCAR Legend, Hut Stricklin  Hut Stricklin is a name NASCAR fans are familiar with because at one time he was a top driver on that circuit. Starting out on short tracks in Alabama as a teenager, his career with NASCAR began … 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 #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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Favorite #24: Family Traditions

Family Traditions              Christmas is such a beautiful time of year not only because of decorations, but also because people seem to be in a good mood, happy to be spending time with family and friends making memories.             In … Continue reading

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Favorite #23: Carolina Lily

Carolina Lily: A Fun Place to Shop             Carolina Lily is a circa farmhouse nestled in a country setting at 1375 Kern Carlton Road, just off of Long Ferry Road in Salisbury, NC.   This idyllic setting is home to … Continue reading

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Favorite #20: B&P Antiques

          B&P Antiques: a friendly  place to shop   I’ve never been one to love shopping for shoes, or pocketbooks, but I do love buying furniture. Not the expensive stuff, just odd pieces to fill an empty corner or two. When I … Continue reading

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Favorite #18: Patterson Farm

Patterson Farm Fun             One of my favorite places to visit is Patterson Farm in Mt Ulla, North Carolina. A family owned farm, something’s happening there almost all year long. The Patterson family enjoys not only growing wonderful produce, but … Continue reading

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