Ya’ll know NC Senate Bill 962 from the 2005 legislative session did not pass, right? Despite support from the NC Council of Churches, The Farmworker Advocacy Network, NC State research supported by grants from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, and others, the NC landlord-tenant law does not, will not, shall not, apply to human beings [...]
Everyone knows the pride of Washington NC will be sailing with the Tall Ships this weekend, eh? Who among you remembers the dedication ceremony at the Estuarium, years ago? Ahhhhhhhhhhh. How nice to have Miss Ada Mae in the waters again, restored to her former glory. Washington — Be Proud.
Ada Mae Flag: USA [...]
Burger King’s veggie burger (add cheese) is delicious. Don’t be afraid of it. Speaking of BK, isn’t it sad they have a lawn next to the drive-in window (roadside) where the lovely garden used to be? What a pity it’s gone.
Annie’s Attic, the Options thrift store, is having a *HUGE* SALE * on the Fourth of July.
Be there or be square.
The shop is located across the street from the BOJ on Carolina Ave. (for you out-of-town folks, that’s HWY 17 between the Holiday Inn Express and WalMart, on the WalMart side of the [...]
When the South wins the Stanley Cup, we do it up southern. How marvelous is it that for the Cane’s victory parade in downtown Raleigh, NC — Rod Brind’Amour and crew are wearing CARGO SHORTS.
As in, not long pants.
As in, no jackets, no long-sleeved shirts. As in - this is the South and we [...]
This week and last week, in Beaufort County, we had some powerful bad housefires. Our hearts and prayers go out to the Modlin family in Bath and to the family and friends of West 4th St. in Washington and others affected by the recent fires.
If you didn’t check your smoke alarm batteries when the [...]
Until a different story is heard, we’ll assume the Pantego Mud Run will be held as usual. Same time, same place, same heat, same humidity but we’re hoping for some new tattoos. A couple of MITs (Mullets-In-Training) and a nice display of Confederate flags with Hank Williams Jr’s silhouette emblazened across the stars and stripes. [...]
Started pottery lessons at Slatestone Studio today. More on that subject to follow soon but suffice it to say
Woohooo! It’s fun.
At Knox College… a genius speech. Here’s a taste, eat the rest yourself:
And when you enter the workforce, you will find competition from those crossing our all-too-porous borders. Now I know you’re all going to say, “Stephen, Stephen, immigrants built America.” Yes, but here’s the thing—it’s built now. I think it was finished [...]
Well, it’s over. The snow ice was delicious and we bought a swell pan flute from some guitar-playing Ecuadorian guys whose booth was stuck behind a giant utility panel so no one could see it — which was a shame because they were really nice and sold products other than giant inflatable SpongeBob SquarePants dolls [...]
According to Wikipedia, over 42% of Washington’s under-18 population lives below the poverty line. Median per capita city income? Under $15,000.
PS - Try looking up a schedule for the Washington Summer Festival on the "official city tourism" website. You’ll be re-directed to gotricounty and there is no specific info there. We really wanted [...]
We pay city taxes so we can enjoy/particpate in/receive city services. County residents do not pay city taxes. Therefore, it follows (with very little logic applied) that county residents should pay for city services.
We find it completely ridiculous that anyone would expect city residents to subsidize county resident’s participation in city activities.
End of [...]
Some miscreant has destroyed the DowntownDada. Of course they have. I’m sure they totally enjoyed desecrating the art since it was good and fun. Probably the same turds who felt a need to leave ** + *** on the boards in the east corner of the walk. Actually, I’m kinda’ surprised. The walkway’s been there [...]
* Washington Summer Festival is June 9-11 *
Waterfront madness, such joy abounds as we consume fried dough, lard sandwiches, diabetic coma-inducing slushees, and pickled eggs. But no martinis. Bring a fishing pole. Bring a dancing Pole or a hopscotching Swede.
Just don’t bring your dog. EVER. It’s asphalt, in the full sun, and it’s hotter [...]