I’m happy . . .

Just a little breathe of fresh air - the past few posts have been sooooo weighty and, well, here's a positive note. IT IS SPRING! I tend to notice happiness over negativity in life as a rule - so thought I'd break up this series of droll realities and add a note of HAPPY! HAPPY …

The Ku Klux Klan (KKK) as a local phenomenon holds parades in our town

Growing up in the shadows of Washington DC in Southern Maryland (south of the Mason-Dixon line) understanding equality and embracing the differences in culture, creed, color, race, ethnicity, religion, etc. was never an issue for me to grapple with. The United States Constitution and acts protecting our civil liberties as well as faith in a …

Prejudicial Treatment in Public Places is against the Civil Rights Act and Equal Protection Laws.

In North Carolina if is often said, "Well, they own the business . . . they can restrict who comes into their establishment." Actually, the law says otherwise. And, expressly, the restauranteer or bar establishment . . . it really is not, "Well, it is my place I can ban anyone I want." Not true …

Walk for Health ~ Walk for Life!

Lately, for health reasons, my adult traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivor son and I began walking to the grocers, using reusable bags, and walking home. In so doing, we've both lost about fifteen pounds in two weeks . . . not bad at all. Not only have we lost weight, our appetites have changed and …

Holiday Americana and the Quintessential Small Town

Small towns and holidays are typically synonymous with decorations and an annual standard that warms the heart and lifts spirits. The stringing of garland with wreaths about a small town, with lights and flags fashioned to telephone poles, etc. awaken the senses of children and adults alike - the miracle of the holidays emerges and …

To Permit Wins . . . It Appears

In answer to the "To Permit or Not To Permit" blog - it appears Code Enforcement has determined that "To Permit" "Wins!" A sign has been placed on the property in question citing the need to "correct" the permit issue and to bring to code / ordinance within ten (10) days with zero public nuisance …

Little Bird Talk . . .

Once upon a time there was a little bird who learned how to talk, his name, surprisingly is Little Bird. He thought, talking is good. I like talking. Little Bird lives in a little town and Little Bird talks, and talks, and talks. He talks so much other little town Critters talk back to him. …

To Permit or Not Permit – that is the Question . . .

In our little Town of Carthage, there is leadership by nature of our Town's Board of Commissioners and Mayor, a Town Manager, our Town Clerk and folks in varied additional offices. These folks work tirelessly to aid our Town's continued growth. Ordinances and Rules or Laws have been identified within our community. In the Historic …

Town of Carthage Historic District

The Town of Carthage, in Moore County, North Carolina features a Historic District that is on the National Register of Historic Places with approximately eighty-five (85) historic buildings including contributing structures and an object. This collection of Historic Homes includes Colonial Revival, Cottage, Craftsman Bungalow, Federalist, Foursquare, Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, and Victorian style …

Comedian Ed Tasca’s novel, “GOOD MORNING: Why Is Everyone Here Naked?” releases

Actor, comedian, humorist, playwright Ed Tasca is prepared to share a unique spin on Christopher Columbus this season . . . his latest work is an alternate ending satirical illustrated journey where readers make the travel log decisions Readers are always thinking up plot twists and turns while reading their favorite titles. Ed Tasca's newest …