Category Archives: Memories

Favorite #199: Father’s Day

Guest Blog Post by Kelly Key This blog was generated by a discussion I had with my daughter, Kelly, about Father’s Day and fathers. One day many years ago Ben walked into the retail store I was working in, and … Continue reading

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Favorite #194: Kannapolis Village Park

              A Day of Fun Several months ago my daughter, Kelly, shared about the fun she had with my two granddaughters (her daughters) at the Kannapolis Village Park. She said the park has playgrounds, … Continue reading

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Favorite #192: Rainbows After the Storm

A Promise in the Sky Earlier this summer at Franklin Baptist Church in Salisbury, NC, members of the congregation listened not only to Pastor Joe’s sermon, but also to sounds of rain on the metal roof. Thunder could be heard in the distance. … Continue reading

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Favorite #191: Williamsburg

Learning About History  My daughters were ten and fifteen the first time we went to Williamsburg, Virginia. That was seventeen years ago. It was on that trip that my youngest daughter, Kelly, developed a love of history.  She always wanted to go back … Continue reading

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Favorite #189: Spencer Doll and Toy Museum

A Step Back in Time             A trip to The Spencer Doll and Toy Museum in Spencer, NC, is like taking a trip back in time. The director, Beth Nance, started the museum as a way to honor the memory of … Continue reading

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Favorite #185: Friendship

Chocolate-Chip-Cookies  A few weeks ago, I took a trip to Mt Pleasant, SC, to visit my friend, Billie McCauley. Before she moved to Mt Pleasant, Billie lived in Edmunds, Washington. Before then, she and I were next-door neighbors in Mt Ulla, North Carolina. The first time I met … Continue reading

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Favorite #183: Aspiring Author, Alicia Hartley (Part 2)

                         Alicia’s Guest Blog I met Alicia Hartley a few months ago when she moved from Hiddenite to Mt Ulla, NC. After talking with her, I soon learned she was nervous about leaving Alexander Central High and starting her junior year at … Continue reading

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Favorite #182: Aspiring creative writer, Alicia Hartley

Alicia’s Guest Blog Earlier this summer I met a young lady named Alicia Hartley. Alicia moved from Hiddenite to Mt Ulla, NC and is now attending West Rowan High School. An aspiring writer, she reminds me of another West student who … Continue reading

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Favorite #181: Disneyworld

The Best Day Ever This past Labor Day weekend, I took a much anticipated trip to Disneyworld with my family and a few friends.  In anticipation, we obtained fast passes for our favorite Disney rides and events, and made sure we had plenty … Continue reading

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Favorite #180: Bounce City, Salisbury, NC

A Fun Place to Play Bounce City, located at 120 N. Church St., in Salisbury, NC, is a magical place that consists of wall-to-wall inflatables children can bounce on, climb on and slide down to their heart’s content. I learned of Bounce … Continue reading

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