Sweet Spot: The Power of the Porch
In his inaugural column for WALTER, longtime journalist Tommy Tomlinson reflects on the unique perspective you find in front of your home
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April Poem: Pre-Nuptial Rituals
A lyrical meditation on ancestry, tradition and personal transformation, exploring how rituals shape identity across generations
Simple Life: A Garden Reborn
Through patience, planning and a lot of hard work, an overgrown yard is turned into a vibrant, tour-worthy landscape
Rooted in Rawlee: Hearing a Hometown Accent Across the Globe
A deep dive into Raleigh’s changing accent, tracing how migration, culture and time have shaped speech in North Carolina
March Poem: Time Begins
Observing the emergence of honeysuckle and the bees it feeds, this writer feels that the years are passing ever more quickly
Simple Life: The Winding Path
Finding the Kingdom of God in my own backyard — and the friend who helped me discover it
Some Like It Hot: Learning to Love a Little Spice
Texas Pete on a taco? No way! A hot sauce aficionado discusses the finer points — and correct applications — of the fiery condiment
February Poem: Without Work, There is No Love
This poem explores how a father shows love for his son in concrete but unspoken ways — and passes the practice to the next generation.
Simple Life: The Man in the Mirror
Lessons learned from a father — including the power of a slow and careful shave.
Grace Down Under: To Australia and Back Again
An ambitious relocation to the other side of the globe offers this author a fresh appreciation for his home state of North Carolina
Coffins & Cabinets: Raleigh’s Oldest Business
A photograph from the State Archives of North Carolina offers insight on a furniture making business that evolved into a funeral home.
Lineage in Verse: The Book of Alice
Poet, author and NC State University professor Diamond Forde discusses her latest body of work and the woman who inspired it.
January Poem: We Still Talk About the Weather
During an extra snowy first month of the year, a poet recalls the upside of being housebound during the winter
Simple Life: Words of Wisdom
At the start of this new year, I’m turning to my collection of journals over the years as fodder for the journey ahead