James Huang started playing piano at the age of 6 in Chapel Hill and kept at it for nearly a decade, also adding a little trumpet in the school band. He also sang in various choirs and acapella groups through his time at East Chapel Hill High School – all of which factors into the hip hop music he makes nowadays under the name Saky.
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Yesterday on my weekly drive to Blair, I saw something that appeared to be dead in the middle of the highway. Pretty typical this time of year, especially out in the country. As I passed by, it became obvious that a beautiful Bald Eagle had been hit and likely going to be smashed all over the road by the constant truck traffic.
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This Just In—The terms we use to describe things in the media really do matter.
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It’s now fall, and I have been musing on the verse Ecclesiastes 3:1, “To everything there is a season, and a time for every delight under heaven.” Pete Seeger wrote a tune to this verse, which the Byrds made famous with their guitar riff and harmonies.
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In Bill Belichick’s 24-year National Football League tenure with the New England Patriots, his win-loss records during his time with legendary quarterback Tom Brady and after the pair’s 2020 split represent an extraordinary dichotomy.
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In this week’s show Jori Hanna and I talked about her new novel, ‘The Regulars of Amanda Lexie’. She shares that the book flows from her asking ‘What if’ questions about the frequent customers of the coffee shop where Amanda works.
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There are moments in life when an opportunity is more than an opportunity. Sometimes it becomes the bridge between where you are and where you never thought you could be.
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Knowing first aid is more than a nice-to-have. It’s a way to be prepared for emergencies and provide mutual aid and care to your neighbors.
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We share a strong community with much to be proud of. As we face new challenges that affect our resilience, the perspectives of this community are more crucial than ever. I am reaching out to you from OWASA to ask for your input on how we approach important next steps for solving problems that affect public and environmental health.
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This post builds on my Water Balloon Economics idea and adds a twist: knowing when it’s time to wrap up a “wonderful” career or business, recognizing your own limitations, and being honest about the experience you’re delivering.
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