Archive for December, 2006

Durham Poetry

Haven’t read a lot of poetry lately, but I received a little volume called Licorice from Bull City Press, and it was a charmer.

Thursday, December 21st, 2006 Authors, Durham North Carolina No Comments

Horse and Buggy Press

Ooo, pretty.

Saturday, December 16th, 2006 Authors, Durham North Carolina No Comments

Publishing House in Durham

Maybe you’ve seen the ABC painting in the lobby of the Main Branch of the Durham County Library? The artists also wrote a book with the same paintings… available from the Carolina Wren Press here in Durham.

Durham is a Smart City

This just in: Durham is the 6th smartest city in America.

Saturday, December 16th, 2006 Durham North Carolina, Kudos 1 Comment

Five Points in Durham?

I hear “Five Points” I think Raleigh… but we have one in Downtown Durham as well. It’s hard to see because of the current (2006) construction, but here is an overview with photos at Endangered Durham.

Saturday, December 16th, 2006 Durham North Carolina, Geography No Comments

Made in Durham

This list of things Made in Durham is not nearly complete, but it’s a beginning.

Saturday, December 16th, 2006 Durham North Carolina, Shopping No Comments

More Reasons to Buy Locally

More reasons to shop with Durham retailers. I’d love to see a list (maybe I need to create one) of things Made in Durham, too.

Saturday, December 16th, 2006 Durham North Carolina, Shopping No Comments

Durham = Durham?

I read that Durham County consisted entirely of Durham City, but that’s not right. The county also holds Bahama and Rougemont, and RTP (although I don’t think there is housing in RTP), not to mention the large unincorporated area in Northern Durham County.

Friday, December 15th, 2006 Durham North Carolina, Geography 2 Comments

Downtown Durham Parking

Parking in Downtown Durham is very pleasant. There are many free spots on the street, and the parking deck isn’t expensive. It makes me want to park and stay all day, exploring what there is to see. Today Legacy Studios had a dance recital in the Armory (part of the Civic Center complex). The kids really put on a great show!

Thursday, December 14th, 2006 Downtown Durham, Durham North Carolina No Comments

Durham Dentist Delivers

Pleasant experience at the Sapp dentistry office. Happy teeth.

Wednesday, December 13th, 2006 Durham North Carolina, Services No Comments

Adult Dentist in Durham

Today I will get my ouchie tooth filled by the younger of the Drs. Sapp. Wish me luck!

Tuesday, December 12th, 2006 Durham North Carolina, Services No Comments

Bistro64

Okay, Bistro64 is in Cary, but the owners are Durhamites… I salivate every time I look at menu.

Tuesday, December 12th, 2006 Durham North Carolina, Restaurants No Comments

Northgate Carousel Frequent Flyers Club

You can receive a frequent rider card at the Northgate Carousel now… be sure to ask for it! The dragon awaits.

Fake Trees

Off of Garrett Road there is a cell phone tower disguised as a very tall pine tree (the height is what gave it away). We walked close to it today to inspect; appears to be metal or fiberglass. Are these everywhere and I don’t see them?

Sunday, December 10th, 2006 Durham North Carolina, Sightseeing 2 Comments

Shop Locally

This article in the Durham News makes good arguments for keeping your shopping dollars in Durham (and some ideas, too): “You could think of buying locally as a way to have a virtual credit card that pays everyone in Durham a 31 to 54 percent rebate, but without the paperwork or the spam…

Sunday, December 10th, 2006 Durham North Carolina, Shopping No Comments