Simple Gifts
For this writer, it seems that the secret to the good life is that less is more
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Raleigh Through her Eyes
A mother of seven, Mary Ann Hanson nourished a passion for art — and introduced her children to local culture.
My Wife’s Secret Life
…and why I’m happily married, blissfully in the dark.by Jim Dodson I recently discovered that my wife, Wendy, enjoys a secret life.Actually, I’ve known about it for years. I just never let her know that I knew about it. It’s also…
Poem of the Month: Beige Wall Telephone, 1960s
Originally published by Asheville-based poet Michael McFee in his 2017 collection We Were Once Here, this is a poignant and hopeful rumination on wonder and nostalgia that feels appropriate to the oncoming spring season.
8 Spirit-Lifting Books to Read this Spring
Wonder at nature or examine your soul —here are 8 reads for the season of change from staffers at Quail Ridge Books.
An Ode to the Deviled Egg
North Carolina food writer Debbie Moose pays homage to the deviled egg, a classic Southern standby that’s all about the details.
10 Books Recs for Women’s History Month
In honor of Women’s History Month, staffers from Quail Ridge Books bring you a reading list of books by women historians.
Read these Raleigh-inspired Limericks from Local Writers
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we challenged the folks at the Redbud Writing group to write poems in limerick style. Here’s what they shared. by Redbud Writing Group | illustrations by Jillian Ohl How It StartedHere’s a tale of…
Philoxenia: Life Lessons from my Greek Neighbor
…on lentils, death, and the joy of befriending strangers.
In the Beginning: What Mirabel Osler Taught Me About Gardening
In this reflection, Jim Dodson notes what a grande dame taught him about English gardens and how it influenced his life.
Growing Our Own: An Onslow County Tradition
For this writer, from seed to stovetop, family and food are intertwined.
10 Books to Read for Black History Month
Poetry, memoir, and novels from Black authors, many with North Carolina connections.by Amber Brown, Sarah Goddin, and Mamie Potter With Black History Month underway, it’s a great time to pick up inspiring poetry, novels, and memoirs from Black authors. To…
The Simple Life: Let There be Light
From planets, people and all that glitters in this clockwork universe.
10 New Books to Check Out this Spring
As we continue head into another year with (still) more time at home, the escape of a good book is may be more critical than ever.