Reading and Roaming
ABROAD AT HOME: MORE RALEIGH Oakwood Historic District Last week, we decided to try one of noted local chef Scott Crawford’s restaurants for dinner. We went downtown in the late afternoon to Person Street and then spent about an hour wandering up and down a few streets in the Oakwood District. This section of town is home …
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EATING: LUNCH IN CARRBORO Last week, our Abroad at Home outing was to Pizzeria Mercato, a Carrboro pizza place favored by my sister and brother-in-law. Some local folks may well remember Magnolia Grill, an all-time great restaurant in Durham. We would dine there every time we visited family in North Carolina. Ben and Karen Barker won numerous awards …
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In this post, I share my thoughts on Elizabeth Strout’s latest Maine novel, report on seeing a powerful and timely play, and share a tidbit about dinner at a very local eatery. MAINE LIVES Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout Sharing individual’s stories and lives through the seasons, Elizabeth Strout’s latest novel, Tell Me Everything, returns to …
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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 …
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