Speaker, Writer, Retired Fundraiser N. Carolina History Enthusiast Member @TryonPalace Commission Author: Washington's 1791 Southern Tour @UNC & @HollinsU alum
Blowing Rock, N.C.
Joined February 2025
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Out 'n about a few years ago sharing the story of George Washington's 1791 Southern Tour.
For a year or two, I was blessed to have a Dolly Parton cut-out in my PBS North Carolina office. She was always smiling!
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The happiest people I've met don't necessarily have the easiest lives or the most impressive accomplishments. But they tend to have four things in common:
-They take their faith or life philosophy seriously.
-They invest in their family relationships.
-They cultivate real friendships.
-They find meaning in work that creates value and serves others.
These are the four areas of life worth paying attention to if you want to live a more fulfilling life.
Saw this movie at The Varsity Theater on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, but I never owned a leisure suit. 😃
ohn Travolta didn’t just learn to dance for Saturday Night Fever (1977)—he transformed himself for the role. He ran two miles a day, danced for hours every night, and trained with a former boxer who worked with Sylvester Stallone on Rocky. In roughly five months, Travolta lost 20 pounds and built the stamina needed for some of the film’s most demanding dance sequences. He even visited Brooklyn discos to study how real dancers moved. And when the studio wanted to hide his dancing with close-ups, Travolta pushed back—he wanted the audience to see that he was doing it himself. The result? Tony Manero became one of the most unforgettable dance characters in movie history—and Travolta became a global star almost overnight.
Fascinating! What's happening on van Gogh's terrace?
It took 100 years for someone to point out what van Gogh had hidden in his 'Café Terrace at Night' upworthy.com/it-took-100-yea…
Wilmington: N.C.: Local businesses team up to restore iconic Battleship North Carolina entrance sign wwaytv3.com/local-businesses…
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We kicked off today's panels with Doug Bradburn, Mount Vernon's president and CEO, and Lindsay M. Chervinsky, executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library. 🎤
“We came up with nine principles, values, or contributions that Washington made to the nation that are really central to what it means to be a republic,” Chervinsky explained. “So our thought for this program is to ground it in the history, ground it in Washington’s contributions, and bring together the best scholars, experts, and practitioners to discuss where we are today and then, critically, how do we harness the energy of this anniversary year to talk about what we do next?”
#GWSymposium
ALT Two individuals are seated and engaged in a discussion at an event. Behind them, a blue backdrop displays the words "George Washington's Mount Vernon" and "George Washington Presidential Library." A small round table in front of them holds two water bottles and a brochure.
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Not true. Hegseth gets his clothes from a company called Book a Tailor, which he confirmed in a Fox News segment. I suspect he got his clothes for free in exchange for this mention on Fox News. The company owner confirmed in an interview that their suits are made in Thailand.
In the time he since promoted this company, three US suit factories have faced closure. Instead of promoting US-made clothing, Hegseth promoted cheap imports that undercut US manufacturers.
You only think they're made in the US because the clothes are plastered with US flags. This is because you are more easily impressed by spectacle than substance, which is why this administration is so exciting for you.
I had a by-chance chat one morning with Senator Hollings while on vacation at Isle of Palms, S.C. He was very cordial and I enjoyed meeting him and hearing firsthand his distinctive voice and accent.
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This really just happened. Trump signed an executive order saying no one in the future can make major modifications to the Oval Office or Cabinet Room without Congressional Approval.
This comes after he literally tore apart an entire wing of the White House without Congressional approval.
Readers added context they thought people might want to know
Trump signed a proclamation (not an executive order) designating the Oval Office and Cabinet Room a national monument. The text does not require congressional approval for modifications and explicitly allows presidents to redecorate.
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The best building in DC.
One of the most prominent features of the National Archives are the 72 Corinthian columns that encircle the building. Each limestone column stands 53 feet high, 5 feet 8 inches in diameter, and weighs 95 tons.
ALT Stonemason among the Corinthian column capitals of the National Archives Building, c. 1933. NAID: 26326901
A great spot to take in early American history in North Carolina is @HalifaxNC1776 which features a new and expanded visitor's center and museum. Much to see out of doors as always! Check it out! President Washington spent 2 nights in Halifax in 1791.
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George Washington’s 🇺🇸 trunk-bed he used during the American Revolution
#POTUS
I've never watched @FoxNews but I occasionally have seen clips of their hyperbolic nonsense. This blonde is doing nothing to help the stereotype that unfortunately is tied to her appearance.
The Durham Life Insurance Building on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh is an Art Deco gem. It stands 15 stories. Completed in 1942, it once housed Durham Life and its subsidiary @WPTF Radio. The call letters stand for "We Protect the Family." It's now a Wake County office building.
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Former Tar Heel takes down one of the greatest tennis players of all time earlier today in Paris.
Hijikata was at UNC from 2019-21 before turning professional.
A moment that he’ll NEVER forget 😱
Rinky Hijikata battles back to defeat 7-time champion Djokovic and reach the last 16!
#RolexParisMasters
