Our editor in chief reflects on the importance of libraries, and the people who power them.
Cats in the Pines
Once, our longleaf pines produced the materials that helped ships travel around the globe — but the profits came at a price. Now, the forests that rang out with the sounds of industry stand quiet, and the last witnesses to that era are a rare find indeed.
Putting It All Together
It’s the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature is stirring — only Mom and Dad, assembling toys and steeling themselves for those famous last words: “Batteries not included.”
From Elizabeth Hudson: Christmas Continues
For our editor in chief, a family fudge recipe signals the arrival of the holidays.
Welcome to Quail Country
Times have changed since scions of the Gilded Age hunted quail in piney woods across the Piedmont. But those who hope to preserve a home for the little birds will always listen for a bobwhite’s whistle.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Scenes from a Museum
In high school, our editor in chief snuck her way on to a field trip to one of North Carolina’s greatest museums. That day has stayed with her ever since.
Thoughts on the Trails of North Carolina
In North Carolina, like in life, there’s a path for every hiker: generous doubletracks for the ones who prefer company and narrow game trails for those who seek solitude.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Family Trees
Our editor in chief reminisces about the magnolias, walnuts, and oaks of her childhood, and the beauty they create every autumn.
From Elizabeth Hudson: School of Thought
To our editor in chief, a chalkboard brings back memories of school, friends, and family.
