Carolina Moments: Reading, Wandering & Eating

It seemed appropriate with the upcoming election to be reading this week about Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. On our latest Raleigh Ramble, we stopped by the Raleigh Capitol and admired some historic architecture. Add in a good meal and the result is a most satisfying combination of food for mind and body. RECENT …

Carolina Comments: Park, Drama, & Book

OUT AND ABOUT:  POCKET PARK IN CARY Kay Struffolino Park Initially, this parklet on the edge of downtown was named “Meeting Place Park” for the sculpture in its center. Later it was renamed in honor of Kay Struffolino, a long-time Cary resident and active volunteer with the town’s parks and recreation and the cultural arts.  The Meeting Place is …

Carolina Capers: Vicars, Trains & More

VIEWING: VICARS AND CRIME Grantchester Season 9 (PBS) Life in the village of Grantchester rolls on, and Vicar Will Davenport, with some hesitation, accepts a new job offer.  He and Bonnie and their kids will move to Newcastle.   The Chief Penguin and I watched the entire season of eight episodes, and we think it’s an excellent one. Episodes …