Little Big Moments

Recently, my faith community, Chapel in the Pines Presbyterian Church, has partnered with Undue Medical Debt, a national nonprofit that buys medical debt from creditors.

Like many listeners, I was moved by Eric Church’s commencement address at UNC. He struck a particular chord with me because I learned to play guitar in college after a period in my life when I’d lost my way or, as Church described, “fell out of tune.”

I returned to the church to find a dead bird lying at the base of the glass door, his or her neck broken by the sudden impact. It was a sleek brown bird, one that I couldn’t identify. This failure made me feel sadder.

I love that students and community members have declared “Teachers Rock” by recognizing individuals from elementary schools to UNC and from public to home schools.

Years ago, I had a friend who had reached the age when many people start to lose the names of things. Sometimes, the object would be close at hand, like “windshield” or “coaster,” and I could supply the word when he touched it.

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.

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.

When walking a dog, there is a great deal one must consider. The pace, the sights, the sounds — truly, a great deal to appreciate.

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.

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.