Simple Life: Well Done, Ben Franklin Bravo
As this writer recalls Fourth of Julys past and researches a new book, he expects more questions or answers on the road ahead.
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Zipping to Zebulon in Search of Florals
A trip to Oak Ridge Farm to shop for peonies turned into a day of delicious discoveries and small-town charm.
Simple Life: The Gift of Nature
A thoughtful note from a friend reframes this author’s perspective after the death of loved ones, a surgery and holidays spent away from family.
Earth, Wind and Dad
Lessons in escorting a senior to a rock concert — the vision versus reality, with a few missteps along the way.
May Poem: A Song
This spirited poem celebrates both the beauty of spring and the darker elements of the season’s rush of growth.
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.