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Skywatch Friday

Indeed, March comes in like a lion. There have been some fierce winds this month. This was the sky over North Battleground Avenue yesterday. The wind was whipping around and pushing weather fronts around in Greensboro. In the above photo, dark clouds are hovering over the city; to be sure, they were menacing. However, in the end, the light in the east won out as the downpour never came. Likely, in a couple of weeks, we will transition from March winds to April showers.

Years ago, we used to participate diligently in Skywatch Friday, where bloggers around the world post a photo of the sky every Friday. The site is still going strong after 18 years. We will post this photo to Skywatch Friday to Give Greensboro a little more visibility. We hope you enjoy your Friday and weekend, wherever you happen to be. Head on over there and have a look if you like sky views!

 

State Street Is Changing Before Our Eyes

State Street is changing before eyes. The above construction is happening at the corner of State Street and Roseland Street. This work was being done yesterday, meaning that this building should be occupant-ready with a blink of an eye. Formerly, there was a tan, one story house on this corner and it was looking very tired. As this district brings in new businesses, it will continue to rebrand itself and attract new shoppers and clients. There are at least 30 businesses in the area and offerings range from salons and offices to coffee and tea shops and cute boutique shops. We can't wait to see how the above construction adds to the revitalization of this block.  Stay tuned!

Happy Thursday!

March Madness Is Upon Us!

March Madness is upon us and North Carolina is a basketball state. The above photo is a display in a local Harris Teeter store on North Battleground Avenue. If we're reading the brackets correctly, the following women's teams are competing: High Point University, UNC Greensboro, UNC Chapel Hill, NC State, and Duke In the men's bracket, we have UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Wilmington, Duke and High Point University. If you are a basketball enthusiast, it is so much fun to don your school colors and head to a local sports bar. They will be packed and people will be cheering on their favorite teams. Jake's Billiards, Cooper's Ale House, Mac's Speed Shop, and Rody's are a few of the many places that will be hopping. Alternatively, you can grab some snacks at a local grocery store and invite people over to your house. A lot of people will have their choices on their t-shirts, in their yards, and on their cars.

The ACC Tournament has a long history with Greensboro and with North Carolina. Greensboro has hosted ACC tournament games more than any other city. If you want to read more about the ACC schedule, in all sports, see this article HERE. The ACC is always a great prelude to the playoff games. 

With so many heavy topics in the news these days, friendly-ish sports rivalries can be a much appreciated diversion. Who are you hoping will win this year? 

Happy Wednesday!

Downtown Greenway

Do you use the Downtown Greenway? It has been in the making since the early 2000's and has now become a reality. As the weather warms, it will be such a lovely resource for Greensboro. The above sign on the trail is just off of North Murrow Boulevard near Summit Avenue.  This multi-use, paved trail is four miles long and, as you can see from the above sign, this leg of the greenway has a lot to offer. We've gotten some great books from the Free Little Library. The greenway circles around the city, through neighborhoods, and has public art installed along the way. It is a collaborative project and labor of love between private and public organizations. Here is a link to their website, where you can learn of upcoming events, see a map, read the newsletter, see photos of the special features, and more.

One of our favorite, upcoming events will happen on Saturday, May 10th.  Greensboro will host the 10th annual Wheels on the Greenway from 9am-1pm. Vehicles of all sorts will be encouraged to participate, and it is especially geared to children. Hope to see you then.

Happy Tuesday!

Saucer Magnolia

The saucer magnolia is a deciduous tree that blooms early in the spring. They bloom before the leaves emerge. It is a hybrid plant originally bred by the French plantsman Étienne Soulange-Bodin in the early 19th century. They are very popular in Greensboro and are at peek this week. March 20th is the spring equinox in the northern hemisphere and the saucer magnolia is almost always out by then. Greensboro is a breathtaking sight to behold in spring. If you get a chance, please head out and enjoy the landscape- especially in the established neighborhoods.

(We are sorry about the late publication. With no warning, Typepad was down. We were worried, we'd lost 17 years of daily posts!).

Happy Monday!

Saucer Magnolia

The saucer magnolia is a deciduous tree that blooms early in the spring. They bloom before the leaves emerge. It is a hybrid plant originally bred by the French plantsman Étienne Soulange-Bodin in the early 19th century. They are very popular in Greensboro and are at peek this week. March 20th is the spring equinox in the northern hemisphere and the saucer magnolia is almost always out by then. Greensboro is a breathtaking sight to behold in spring. If you get a chance, please head out and enjoy the landscape- especially in the established neighborhoods.

(We are sorry about the late publication. With no warning, Typepad was down. We were worried, we'd lost 17 years of daily posts!).

Happy Monday!

The Difference Church

The building at  4530 Jessup Grove Road has become home to yet another house of worship. February 2023, Michael and Kris Larson founded the non-denominational, Christian church. The religion they practice is Bible based and centered around the Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). Baptism is the public declaration of accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior.* According to their website, they offer special ministries for children, men, women, students, and young adults. You can worship in person or through live stream. It seems like they have something for everybody. 

As people seek out a spiritual home, they seek a sense of belonging, a shared spiritual purpose and meaning, in an environment that fosters a connection other humans in the path to connecting  to the divine- something more powerful than the self.  If The Difference Church nurtures those connections surely their church will be there for a very long time. Let us home they are stewards to the cemetery across the street, that has been part of Jessup Grove since the original iteration of a church.

Happy Sunday!

*See their website, HERE. 

Piedmont Triad International Airport

Greensboro's Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTI), is referred to at an international airport because it has the infrastructure to handle international travel (customs and immigration capabilities). However, PTI is primarily a domestic airport and, to the best of our knowledge, there are is no international flying out of PTI.  Air Force One, the Boeing VC-25 aircraft  that transports the President of the United States, uses PTI for training, referred to as touch-and-go exercises. The proximity to Washington, D.C. and lack of air congestion, make PTI (with it's unique 3-letter code, GSO)  an ideal spot for these training maneuvers. 

Above, the photo features two boys, playing in a water fountain on the ground level of PTI while their family was securing a rental car. They look like they are almost alone in the airport. Actually, behind them, there was a nice little crowd at the car rental counters. For those few minutes, while their parents were securing a car, the brothers were playing, talking, and imagining in the fountain, as if they had the airport to themselves. Travel can be so good for children. It expands horizons, nurtures dreams, and creates a confidence in venturing out in the world and learning about other cultures and ways of living. Who knows, some day, perhaps these little guys will grow up to fly passengers in and out of Greensboro, or spend the afternoon doing touch-and-go training on Air Force One.

As for us, we love to travel and see the world, but are always Grateful to return to Greensboro.

Happy Saturday!