Our editor in chief reminisces on July days spent at her grandparents’ bungalow and the wide, deep porch that offered a cool escape to settle in and absorb the sensations of summertime.
From Elizabeth Hudson: A Rising Tide
During her stay at Carolina Beach, our editor in chief observes how changing tides shape the ebb and flow of the beach and the way we experience its wonders.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Pressing Matters
Our editor in chief reflects on her mother’s love and the way it shone in the most quiet, everyday moments — be it a freshly ironed shirt, a warm meal, or a perfectly tied shoe.
From Elizabeth Hudson: What’s Old Is New Again
At the John C. Campbell Folk School, hands still craft with purpose. Stitch by stitch, our editor in chief finds a rhythm reminiscent of her mother’s work and a timeless appreciation for goods made from the heart.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Lessons in Listening
Whether found in rural Randolph County’s pastures or during a mountain trail ride in Burnsville, our editor in chief cherishes the moments of silence that settle across North Carolina’s landscapes and the quiet wonders they reveal.
From Elizabeth Hudson: By Bread Alone
Our editor in chief reminisces on how buttery biscuits — whether scarfed down on an icy school morning or savored in counties across North Carolina — have fostered a sense of connection to place throughout her life.
From Elizabeth Hudson: By All Measures
Our editor in chief reflects on the ways people across North Carolina make measurements — of snowfall, rising and falling tides, and acts of kindness — that signify the passing years.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Christmas Presence
Our editor in chief remembers the handmade, heartfelt holiday decorations that her parents would lovingly put up each year — and how, over time, that same love has carried her mother through the Christmas season.
From Elizabeth Hudson: A Silent Salute
From triumphant proclamations of freedom to the quiet reverence at memorials, our editor in chief considers the military influence that can be found all across our state.
