Story and photos by Jeff Strowe. Above, Second Chance Books. Cary, NC - These days, reading tends to happen online, and hey, CaryCitizen is only available that way, so this is not a complaint. However, contrary to popular belief, printing presses have not gone silent and books are still being bound,…
Suzette Faith Foster walks to the beat of a different drummer (or dances, I should say). Some of you might be worried that this is an insult. Trust me - to Sue, it is not. There was a time when many thought she would never even walk again. …
Local author Jeffrey Weeks boils the North Carolina saltwater fishing experience down to 175 pages.…
Ms. Hamilton has taken her experiences as a teacher and actual observations in the classroom to provide suggestions on ways writers can develop better writing.…
It's a short drive from Cary to the hills, and but a true lesson in North Carolina history and beauty. To follow this guidebook is to forego the highways and explore the hidden treasures of western North Carolina.…
Is it the recent growth in the area that is inspiring all of the books on history, culture and food? A noble attempt to make sure that we all celebrate and hang on to the traditions of the south? I think so. And I am glad. …
The doctor came out and put a hand on my shoulder asking, "Has anyone looked at you, corpsman?" I backed away saying, "I'm okay sir. This isn't my blood," as I looked down at my dirty, soiled fatigues. "All I need is a good hot shower, clean clothing and a…
In this dish, plump chicken simmers gently in a light and fruity sauce that is slightly spicy.…
"For me, it all starts at the table," Sandra said, "when I sample a dish that reminds me of something I've had before - either in the South or In Latin America - and I can't help but ask myself: 'What would happen if I combined this with that?'"…
"The story of me is a pretty straight line. I always wanted to be an illustrator and fortunately that is exactly what I've done. Passionately."…
