Simple Life: The Comforts of October
At the top of the list of fall favorites: cooler days, warm fires in the evening and some scary-good Halloween cookies
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MYB-77: A Tribute to an Evergreen Car
An woman and her father share a conversation about a family car that was the source of much consternation — and pride
September Poem: My Country, My Tray
In this poem, writer Amal Kassir serves up her traditional foods with love, a show of hospitality for guests from any land.
The Simple Life: Gone East
After falling for a French exchange student, a writer decides to move to Paris — but finds that his backup plan is his true calling
August Poem: Harvest Time
This poem celebrates NC’s agricultural diversity, from the farmlands of the golden leaf to the Indigenous history rooted in the swamplands.
Simple Life: The Light in August
From a burning candle to a sunset to the waxing of the moon, there is light to seek and enjoy everywhere you look
WALTER Magazine Wins Multiple NCPA Awards
The winning submissions included articles that highlighted feature writing, community coverage and feature photography.
The Liberty Man: A Revolutionary War Reenactor with an Interesting Backstory
In James Dodson’s newest book, The Road that Made America, he shares an encounter with historian Rev. Larry Wilson Johnson
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.
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