May Poem: A Song
This spirited poem celebrates both the beauty of spring and the darker elements of the season’s rush of growth.
Category: Noted
Simple Life: Gone But Not Forgotten
An appreciation for Juanita Weekly, a legendary newspaperwomen who changed the course of this journalists’s career
Fly, Fly Away: A Tale of Two Graduations
What’s the difference between a Northern and Southern commencement ceremony? As this writer finds, a little… and a lot.
April Poem: Literature
In this sonnet by Raleigh poet Al Maginnes, he explores the writing life in a loving and humorous way
Simple Life: A Spring Awakening
In a dark time, this writer is called to return to church — and gets a spiritual visit that changes the course of his life
Peace & Connection: Eighth Day Prayers
A group of friends started a prayer group that grew to have global reach. Now, they’ve published three books for daily reflection
Author Annie McQuaid’s Debut Book, Crash Landing
The Raleigh-based writer releases her first novel this month, a romance set on a dessert island that’s perfect for spring and summer reading
Wild Ride: Exploring Kyrgyzstan on Horseback
A ground-level trek along the Silk Road — the fabled East-West trade route — within a mountainous stretch of Central Asia.
The Hat: An Unexpected Birthday Tradition
WALTER creative director Laura Wall reflects on her favorite celebratory accessory: a wildly decorated cowboy hat.
March Poem: Green Heart on a Gravel Road
After intense storms and sleepless nights, beauty can be found in sunlight, new flowers and a fresh morning.
Not a Smooth Flight: The Story of Our State Bird
By 1943, North Carolina was one of only two states without a state bird — here’s how the Northern cardinal got the title.
February Poem: Bush Tea
This poem is explores lineage and inheritances through the practices of making tea by gathering scraps from one’s environment.
Simple Life: The Pleasures of a Good Old Age
Age is just a number, I’ve discovered. As I gain in years, I notice miracles and relish in creative freedom — and don‘t plan on slowing down.
January Poem: Prophecy
These words remind us that love, beauty and chaos can appear all at once, in all forms including light and sound and at any time