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Why Globes Transport and Inspire Us

February 8, 2018 by Mary Esther Baker Leave a Comment

Do you recall your first encounter with a globe? Were you fascinated to have the world at your fingertips? Did you wonder how globes were made? How the countries were drawn to replicate a flat map on a round surface?

Globes have always fascinated me.… Read More

The Extraordinary Ordinary

August 17, 2017 by Mary Esther Baker Leave a Comment

All ordinary citizens perform extraordinary acts of courage and bravery every day. Because the borders of the United States are protected by vast bodies of water and friendly neighbors, I’ve seldom thought of the impact of World War II on Americans at home.… Read More

The Roots of American Outdoor Dramas

June 15, 2017 by Mary Esther Baker Leave a Comment

North Carolina is recognized for its role in a unique style of historic theatre arts. 

Outdoor Dramas, The Lost Colony

Exploring seasonal topics that celebrate and enlighten readers about North Carolina’s geography, history and culture brings to mind North Carolina’s summertime outdoor dramas. These theatrical productions find their roots in the state’s history, small towns, stories and legends that have been passed down through the generations.… Read More

Basketball’s Heartland: Traveling Tobacco Road

March 14, 2017 by Mary Esther Baker Leave a Comment

Exploring the origins of “Tobacco Road” – a phrase often used during March Madness.

Street sign, tobacco Road, basketball

It’s that time of year when basketball takes over our televisions, social gathering, and sports conversations. If there’s one thing North Carolinians are passionate about, it’s our favorite ACC basketball teams.… Read More

Remembering an Eastern NC Deep Freeze

February 15, 2017 by Mary Esther Baker Leave a Comment

I never knew whether to believe this tall tale – until I found historical proof.

Frozen Pond, Winter, Walking on Ice, deep freeze

Growing up, whenever it was really, really cold, my grandmother would tell us about the winter the Pantego Creek froze solid in Belhaven and my great-Aunt Dot rode across it in an automobile.… Read More

Becoming a Traveler

January 15, 2017 by Mary Esther Baker Leave a Comment

What’s the difference between being a tourist and being a traveler?

Traveler signs pointing to different destinations

Happy New Year 2017! Have you adjusted to writing it yet? While traveling over the holidays I came across an article by Andrew Zimmern in Delta’s Sky magazine, in which he explored “How to be a traveler instead of a tourist…” The concept of tourist vs.… Read More

Tour Recap: Charlotte Impresses

October 21, 2016 by Mary Esther Baker Leave a Comment

One day in Charlotte left us wanting more of the Queen City.

Charlotte Skyline

Charlotte’s got a lot! The Queen City’s tag line amply describes this vibrant metropolitan area that encompasses 16 counties. With native Genie Hufham of Charlotte Crown Guides as our companion for the September 26 day trip, we learned how North Carolina’s largest city transitioned from an agricultural-based economy to a manufacturing economy to the nation’s second largest banking center over the past 150 years since the Civil War.… Read More

Welcome Fall – One of NC’s Best Seasons

September 30, 2016 by Mary Esther Baker Leave a Comment

School’s in session, buses are rolling, and leaves are changing

NC Best Seasons School Bus

Even though temperatures were still in the 90s when schools across North Carolina opened their doors to students in mid-August, it still seemed to mark the end of summer, even though the official transition from summer to fall doesn’t occur until September 22 at the Autumnal Equinox.… Read More

For the Love of Baseball

August 15, 2016 by Mary Esther Baker Leave a Comment

State’s minor league stadiums are not to be missed

Baseball Mitt

“Major League Baseball Comes to North Carolina.”  Really? Well, why not? North Carolina has a professional football team (Carolina Panthers), a professional basketball team (Charlotte Hornets), and a professional hockey team (Carolina Hurricanes).… Read More

The Legacy of Chestnut Bark Construction

July 15, 2016 by Mary Esther Baker Leave a Comment

Rustic, durable material used in mountain building

Dawn breaks over the Blue Ridge Mountains

“The Christmas Song” (commonly known as “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire”) was my introduction to chestnuts. The trees on which these nuts grow made up approximately 25 percent of the hardwood forest four centuries ago when Europeans arrived on the shores of the eastern United States.… Read More

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