I enjoyed Daniel Wallace’s engaging interview with Aaron Keck about his new collection of short fiction, so I was eager to attend the Chatham Literacy Spring Luncheon and support a great organization.
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Last weekend, my cousin got married, and while there were several unconventional elements to her wedding, what surprised me the most was her decision to ask her guests for song requests.
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When walking a dog, there is a great deal one must consider. The pace, the sights, the sounds — truly, a great deal to appreciate.
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I was glad to read of the events in Chapel Hill and Carrboro last Saturday as part of the No Kings Days. I participated in a rally in downtown Pittsboro.
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There are wars and rumors of wars abroad and economic hardships and political corruption at home. Heck, Huebert Davis was just fired. With so much going on, why write about baseball, which, let’s face it, hasn’t really been America’s pastime since 1965?
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It’s March Madness! Oh, my! I appreciate Michael Koh’s excellent reporting about the men’s and women’s matchups. On air with Andrew Stuckey, he even discussed our opponents’ school names and mascots.
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Daffodils bloom their sunshiney faces in early spring, though a cold snap is sure to come. Their cheerfulness makes me turn my face toward the sun.
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UNC’s 2026 Frank B. Hanes Writer-In-Residence Reading was given this Monday, March 2, by Ross Gay, one of my favorite writers.
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I’m fine. Pretty good, I guess. Well, there’s a lot going on. I’m busy, yes, but the country … My God, every time the President opens his mouth, another lie!
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Both Lent and Ramadan began this past week, which means billions of people around the world will practice a form of fasting.
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