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Favorite #25: New Author

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Dicy McCullough

New Author: Garrett White             As an author, it’s always exciting to see someone publish for the first time. Those who have published before know the hardest part of the process isn’t the writing, but the rewriting, the editing and … Continue reading →

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Favorite #20: B&P Antiques

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Dicy McCullough

          B&P Antiques: a friendly  place to shop   I’ve never been one to love shopping for shoes, or pocketbooks, but I do love buying furniture. Not the expensive stuff, just odd pieces to fill an empty corner or two. When I … Continue reading →

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Favorite #18: Patterson Farm

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Dicy McCullough

Patterson Farm Fun             One of my favorite places to visit is Patterson Farm in Mt Ulla, North Carolina. A family owned farm, something’s happening there almost all year long. The Patterson family enjoys not only growing wonderful produce, but … Continue reading →

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Favorite #16: Photographer

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Dicy McCullough

Ed Pilegard: Discovering Beauty through the Lens of a Camera             Everyone has a different talent and that’s a good thing. If we all had the same talent, this would be a boring world for sure. I especially appreciate those … Continue reading →

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Favorite #15: Band Director

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Dicy McCullough

Tremayne Smith: Rocky Mount High School Band Director             As a music teacher, I’ve had students over the years that I won’t ever forget. One of those is Tremayne Smith. A well-mannered, outgoing student, for whatever reason, Tremayne  developed a … Continue reading →

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Favorite #11: Bazaars and Craft Fairs

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Dicy McCullough

Bazaars and Craft Fairs                               During this time of year our thoughts often turn to football games, a trip to the mountains, a visit to a pumpkin patch or perhaps shopping at a local craft show or bazaar.             A … Continue reading →

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Favorite #10: Local PTA

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Dicy McCullough

Playground Equipment Project             Have you ever thought about all the things a PTA does for a school? Most people aren’t aware of the special activities they sponsor or items they purchase through fundraisers. Each year PTAs across the country … Continue reading →

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Band: Favorite Thing #5

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Dicy McCullough

Daniel Conducting at Band Camp                     Most of us have been to a high school football game at one time or another. The energy in the stadium is electrifying because everyone’s excited not only about the game, but also about … Continue reading →

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Photography Workshop: Roger May

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Dicy McCullough

The photography workshop at the Farm at Weathers Creek was not only fun, but it was educational as well. I am not a photographer, but I thought learning to tell stories through photographs would enhance my writing.  Roger May was the presenter for … Continue reading →

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Friends and Writers

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Dicy McCullough

             I met author, Jenny Milchman, last year through a connection on LinkedIn.com.  After joining LinkedIn, it wasn’t long before I became a member of several writers’ groups and began following the threads. For those not familiar with the term, a “thread,” is a conversation on a common interest or … Continue reading →

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