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COLUMNS

Two mules harnessed to a plow
Ramblin' Man Columns

Hoofin’ It

In Johnston County, some who till the soil still know the value of plowing with a mule.

by T. Edward Nickens
Elizabeth Hudson
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From Elizabeth Hudson: Swing Shift

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.

by Elizabeth Hudson
Dustin Coffey fly-fishing in the Watauga River
Ramblin' Man Columns

Casting Light

Decades spent on High Country waters prepared one fishing guide to dispense wisdom about life and trout.

by T. Edward Nickens
Editor’s Column

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.

by Elizabeth Hudson
Elizabeth Hudson
Editor’s Column

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.

by Elizabeth Hudson
Editor’s Column

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.

by Elizabeth Hudson
Illustration of our Ramblin' Man about to prune his yard hedges
Ramblin' Man Columns

Next-Door Nature

Backyard encounters remind us that we share North Carolina with all manner of neighbors — furred, feathered, and scaled.

by T. Edward Nickens
Editor’s Column

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.

by Elizabeth Hudson
Author hikes past a rhododendron bush with tightly curled leaves
Ramblin' Man Columns

All Curled Up

March finds North Carolinians feeling like a rhododendron leaf: still wrapped up against winter’s chill and eagerly awaiting spring.

by T. Edward Nickens
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