Taking the Leap
I can still see the shimmering blue water at least 10 feet beneath my toes which were gripping the edge of the high dive platform. I was about to try…
Tweetup Revival
It's hard to imagine that the phrase "old-school" would apply to something that was popular just a few years ago. I imagine old-school as plaid bell-bottoms, ditto machines, the Brady…
A Morning Feeding the Hungry
Her hair was wrapped in a modest bun and the apron over her long dress was clean and pressed. She carefully filled plastic cups with water and arranged them neatly on…
Snazzy pups on the catwalk!
Judging a Canine Costume Contest
Granny of Little Red Riding Hood. Waldo. Superman. An Ewok. Yes, it was Halloween. But there weren't kids in these costumes... or even adults. It was a Doggie Halloween Party and Costume Contest!…
People Powered Billboard
I sat on a small plastic folding chair 15 feet off the ground on a three-tiered metal scaffolding. Along with 63 other people (42 of them directly above me), I held a giant…
Save the Chickens
The Great Chicken Debate
The moment my daughter spotted the crate full of fuzzy little chicks peeping happily at the local hardware store, she was smitten. Every year near Easter, the peeps appeared. And…
Wonder and Joy
Today I had the ultimate pleasure of helping out at a food drive hosted by a local television station. The ABC11 "Heart of Carolina" campaign has been held for over…
National Philanthropy Day
Celebrating Good Works, Goodwill & Giving Back
I was thrilled to join an incredible group of community leaders to recognize, honor and thank amazing individuals, companies and groups that do so much to make a difference in…
Twenty-Four Little Hours
"What a difference a day makes... twenty-four little hours." Yesterday, a dedicated, motivated, and talented group of people banded together after months of planning to raise $50,000 for hunger relief…