North Carolina is a purple state. Atrocious gerrymanders aside, our state’s five-and-a-half million voters have a robust history of electing Republicans and Democrats at every level of government—often on the same ballot.
Continue readingThe lasting wonder of May’s incredible auroras
I can still see them when I close my eyes. Emerald greens shimmering on the horizon. A subtle sea of red tinting the night sky. Pillars of light flickering above my head like a spotlight on the constellations.
Catching a glimpse of the once-in-a-lifetime auroras on May 10, 2024, was an unforgettable moment for any skywatcher. But I had the great fortune of more than a glimpse—it was an entire show that seemingly evolved without end. I stood outside for a solid 90 minutes that night to watch a sight I never thought I’d see.
Continue readingA peaceful oasis in the middle of Greensboro
Tucked away in the woods next to a major shopping center is the most peaceful spot in Greensboro, North Carolina.
A short walk from Friendly Center, the Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden is an oasis amid the hubbub of workers rushing to grab lunch and shoppers hoping to score a deal at Belk. One step into this park and you’ll fall out of the city and directly into nature.
Continue readingThe interesting lives hidden in used books
I love the stories I find buried in the pages of an old book.
My bookshelves are groaning ever since I finally got my license at the young old age of 30. It felt surreal to finally hold that ticket to the world, a newfound freedom to roam beyond the confines of my podunk outpost in central North Carolina.
The first two stops I made on that inaugural solo journey were obvious: Walmart, then Goodwill.
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