The drawback of our country's interstate road system is that we miss out on so many wonderful towns and sites. Instead of being waymarkers along the route they are relegated to a name on a green or brown sign as we fly past on the way to our destination. My husband and I were given … Continue reading Alamance County, North Carolina
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Town Creek Indian Mound
Sometimes you have to step away from the emails and housecleaning and go on an adventure! A few weeks ago I did just that. Not wanting to go alone I called my mother and she agreed to be my road trip buddy. Our destination of choice was the Town Creek Indian Mound in Mt. Gilead, … Continue reading Town Creek Indian Mound
What Traveling Has Taught Me
By Joanna Grey Talbot This gigantic, magnificent, overwhelming world is full of wonder and beauty and mystery and I will never be able to see it all. Yet, that will not deter me from trying my hardest to do so. Traveling has taught me so much about myself, the people around me, and the world … Continue reading What Traveling Has Taught Me
Southern Christmas Show
By Joanna Grey Talbot There are so many wonderful Christmas traditions around the world from the European Christmas Markets to Advent to the many varieties of Santa Claus. Yet for me, one of the most magical will always be the Southern Christmas Show. Held every year at The Park Expo and Conference Center in Charlotte, … Continue reading Southern Christmas Show
First Anniversary Travels
By Joanna Grey Talbot Hard to believe it has already come and gone but my husband and I celebrated our first anniversary last weekend. It has been a year filled with ups and downs, a move to North Carolina, and so many adventures! To celebrate we escaped to our favorite place - the mountains. Although … Continue reading First Anniversary Travels
North Carolina State Fair
By Joanna Grey Talbot The State Fair - Whether it evokes images of Rodgers & Hammerstein's 1945 musical, State Fair, that took place in Iowa or of 4-H competitions and deep-fried food, going to the state fair is an experience. The one hosted by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture at the Raleigh fairgrounds is no … Continue reading North Carolina State Fair
An Unplanned Adventure
By Joanna Grey Talbot Best laid plans of mice and men, eh? Yesterday, I set off on my weekly adventure to check out places new to me in an old town. I had hours planned out but it wasn't to be. My first stop was the NC Music Hall of Fame in Kannapolis. It was … Continue reading An Unplanned Adventure
Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill
By Joanna Grey Talbot Apples in South Carolina? But I thought the fruit they are known for is peaches? Both are true! Growing up in North Carolina I only knew of picking apples in the Blue Ridge Mountains which is why I am glad I came across an orchard closer to home. Most of the state doesn't have … Continue reading Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill
Dr. Selma Burke
By Joanna Grey Talbot My visit to Mooresville, North Carolina, last weekend was filled with visits to great local businesses and a stroll down a beautiful Main Street. Yet, what stood out to me the most was a piece of the town's history, which is also a piece of our country's national history. Towards one … Continue reading Dr. Selma Burke
Narrows Dam
By Joanna Grey Talbot One of the things on my bucket list is to tour a dam and last weekend I had that opportunity. The Badin Volunteer Fire Department was celebrating their 100th anniversary and one of the many things offered throughout the day-long festival was tours of the Narrows Dam on the Yadkin River. … Continue reading Narrows Dam
New Stories From Old Towns 