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December 17, 2009
Have a ball with the kids this holiday season
It’s the holiday season, and if you’re a parent, that means finding creative ways to channel your children’s e... Continue
December 10, 2009
Memories live again in poetry by seniors
This time of year, I always think about my friend Marilyn. Dec. 1 marked the fourth year of her passing. I was a companion to Ma... Continue
December 4, 2009
At Carolina Theatre, it’s a wonderful tradition
When Julia Eanes moved to Greensboro in 2004 , she left behind her old life in Martinsville, Va., and embarked on a journey to... Continue
November 26, 2009
After stress of cooking, I'll give thanks
I am hosting my first big Thanksgiving this year. It's a little frightening, I'll admit. Last week, in the course of 12 hours, o... Continue
October 29, 2009
Dream job: Writing for a soap opera
As a young boy, Rex M. Best would rush home from school to watch his soap operas. He would tune in to the mystery serial "...... Continue
October 22, 2009
Adopted friend shows true companionship
My baby is growing up. Yoshi turns 10 on Friday. We will celebrate with a nice, big walk through the neighborhood and extra scoo... Continue
August 27, 2009
Friends, grandmother inspire cooking
I grew up standing by my grandmother's side in the kitchen. An Italian immigrant, my grandmother is and was the best cook I've e... Continue
July 23, 2009
Childhood friendships season over the years
When I saw her name pop up in my Inbox one afternoon, I froze. There was my past, staring right at me. After a few years of abse... Continue
June 25, 2009
Photo blog keeps best friends together
When my best friend's mother died last year, I was 700 miles away. It was one of the hardest and saddest times in Heather's life... Continue
April 16, 2009
Growing old, looking forward to the future
My grandfather moved into an assisted living home last week.It was time.He's gotten a little weaker, the stairs in his two-story... Continue
April 2, 2009
Keep what reminds you of good times
I hold onto stuff.Birthday cards, movie ticket stubs, letters, old organizers, even sea shells I've had for so long that I can't... Continue
March 12, 2009
Wanted: Kid-friendly hip-hop role model
My 8-year-old niece has discovered the Pussycat Dolls. My sweet, innocent Anna Claire has taken a liking to these slinky, fishne... Continue
February 26, 2009
Camera becomes constant companion
My life was changed by a Burger King camera. It was a black, plastic 110mm about the size of a pack of Tic Tacs. It had a tiny r... Continue
December 25, 2008
Ring in the New Year!
Count down to 2009 in the Triad. With dancing and live music, stand-up comedy and even fun events for kids, the Triad offers a v... Continue
Meet an Artist: Kat Lamp
WHY SHE'S AN ARTIST: I have to. It's an awesome release. It's exploring different facets of myself. Sometimes I get really silly... Continue
December 11, 2008
Local Spins: Secret Message Machine & Holy Ghost Tent Revival
Secret Message Machine "Giants, Madmen, and Ghosts"(Self-released) Members: Michael Barrett, Erik Chaplinski, Chuck Chambers Sec... Continue
November 27, 2008
Local Spins: Old Stone Revue
Old Stone Revue"Heirloom"(Self-released) Members: Brandon Knox, Joe Blevins, Chris Lord, Adam Moses, John HolderTextThere's some... Continue
November 21, 2008
Spins: Local and regional CD releases
The Corduroy RoadSelf-titled EP(Mule Train Records)Members: Drew Carman, Dylan Solise, John Cable, Tim Helms. Up and coming The... Continue
October 16, 2008
Author seeks, shares life without regrets
When Patti Digh's stepfather died in 2003, only 37 days after his lung cancer diagnosis, Digh took a look at her own life. "I... Continue
Readers pick their favorites
Is there anything better than sinking your teeth into a warm, flaky apple croissant from Simple Kneads? Or devouring a Cook Out... Continue
October 2, 2008
Meet an Artist: Billie Feather
WHAT DREW HER TO GUITAR: A lot of '70s music, '70s hair metal music with my dad. I would use the seatbelt strap in the car tryin... Continue
September 11, 2008
Golden Girl shares lessons in life and love
When you're speaking to Rue McClanahan, it's easy to convince yourself that she really is Blanche Devereaux , the sassy, sex-cra... Continue
July 31, 2008
Meet an Artist: Kathleen Brogan Minton
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April 28, 2008
Bluegrass artist returns to N.C.
Shannon Wurst makes a mean gravy. "I'm kind of known amongst my friends as the gravy maker," she says laughing. "It seems to be... Continue
