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Luminaries & Reading Day

At UNC Greensboro, Reading Day is a protected day; students cannot have any tests or assignments due. The University provides fun activities to help relieve the stress students feel as they enter the exam period. On UNCGs campus, since 1969, student groups have been lining walkways with luminaries, and since 2014, they have maintained the tradition of lighting the Vacc Bell Tower.

Last night was magical as students stood at the base of the bell tower on Spring Garden Street, listening to holiday music played on the bells, surrounded by luminaries and decorated trees, and drinking hot chocolate. A few staff members brought their children by to enjoy the event. For those students who got out and walked around campus, Reading Day had to have felt a little special.

Corner of Oakland Avenue and Holden Road

 

Yesterday in Greensboro, with the temperature in the mid-20s and the sun shining, the air was crisp and invigorating. The above photo was taken at the corner of Oakland Avenue and Holden Road. Oakland Avenue runs the along the railroad tracks from South Mendenhall all the way to Holden. Since there are a couple of spots that no longer make it possible to drive the entire length, the road is more or less forgotten. However, if the old Rolane Sock Factory gets developed into something like a brewery, the street is likely to gain prominence. 

With the Carolina blue sky, and the yellow and burnt orange leaves,  the off-white house with the tattoo parlor on the side, looks absolutely striking. Enjoy these last weeks of fall, as old man winter is patiently waiting to pay Greensboro a visit.

First Friday Events: Moravian Candlelight Tea & First Friday

December's First Friday events in Greensboro actually begin on November 30th. The Festival of Lights in downtown Greensboro and the Moravian Candlelight Tea at the First Moravian Church begin this Friday afternoon. Many people head to tea at the church on Elam in the afternoon, and drive downtown for the Festival of Lights as night begins to fall.

The above women are dressed to work at the tea. They are enjoying a little conversation either before or after their shift. Imagine how many memories they have shared over the years. After all, isn't that what holidays are all about? In the latter years of life, a big secret is revealed: The memories that come from fellowship with family and friends, and serving and helping others are the true, priceless gifts. Please consider heading out and making memories on the upcoming last/first Friday.

Woolly Worm Sighting in Greensboro

This woolly worm, or woolly bear was spotted in Greensboro last week. It is the caterpillar stage of what will grow into an Isabella tiger moth. First described in 1797, this creature is said to predict winter. If the brownish-red band is wide, winter will be mild.  Greensboro doesn't have any formal woolly worm predicting; however, Banner Elk, NC is a different story. There, an annual festival is held in late October with crafts and food and races. The winning woolly worm  predicts the upcoming winter weather. This year's winner of the race was a woolly worm from Montgomery County. He had a lot of brown, an indication that winter will be mild. 17,000 people attend the festival in Banner Elk.

If you spot one in the winter, they have a means of coating their bodies to protect themselves from the cold. Do not bother them. They know what they are doing. They actually need the cold to turn into a moth.  Today, Greensboro will hold a meeting to get ideas about how Greensboro could grow over the next 20 years. From 4-7 pm at Smith Senior Center on Fairview Street, the open meeting will be in session.* Please attend if you have ideas for our community. (Too bad the woolly worm festival idea is taken).

*more details, here.

The Greensboro of Yesteryear

This photo of the Greensboro Farmers Market on Yanceyville looks like it could have been taken in 1874 when the market first opened. Shoppers are crossing the footbridge as the market (on the left) was closing. The farmers market is a place, not only to purchase great produce, but also to meet and interact with other people interested in supporting local businesses and eating nutritious food.

With the monochrome finish of the photo, the woman in the beautiful, long, white coat looks like she could be straight out of a Russian novel. Let's pretend she is the smart, cheerful, funloving Natalya Rostova in Tolstoy's novel, "War and Peace."  Natalya may well be the only Russian heroine who is still smiling after a thousand pages!*

Cone Mills was founded in 1895, about 21 years after the above farmers market. Can't you just imagine a wealthy woman out ƒor a stroll on an overcast morning in November, in that very part of town? While the new structures in Greensboro are lovely, it is always fun to seek out views that haven't changed much over the last century.

See you tomorrow, or as they say in Russian, "До завтра."

*reference and more examples of famous heroines in Russian novels, here.

A Walk in the Woods; Time for Reflection

Greensboro was especially beautiful yesterday afternoon. The above photo was taken in northwest Greensboro and is representative of how so many of our woodsy areas look this time of year. There was patchy fog in parts of town and as it began to burn off, the colors of fall revealed themselves. This year, yellow has been more dominant than the orange and red of some years. Before you know it, there won't be any leaves remaining on trees.

Hopefully, today is a day of rest for you and, if you have to work, in or out of the home, you still have a little time to pause and give thanks. For some, that will be in the form of a prayer. Regardless of what one believes, it is important to be thankful for the beauty in nature and know that it should be protected and nurtured. Have a great day, and, thank you for stopping by Greensboro Daily Photo.

Carson Hill

Carson Hill is a singer/songwriter, originally from Ansonville, NC, a small community of just over 600 people,  on Highway 52, just north of Wadesboro. Carson is now based out of Nashville, TN and getting recognition for her great voice and solo performing. Last week, she performed at the Vintage Market Days in Summerfield. Shoppers seemed to really enjoy her voice, taking time to listen, enjoying her country-folk sound. If you are interested, you can find a lot of her music on YouTube.

As we begin this post-Thanksgiving, last week in November, mark your calendar for Friday, November 30th, the evening of the Festival of Lights in downtown Greensboro. Also, on December 1st, the Holiday Parade will be in downtown Greensboro. From today, through the New Year, there will be something to do every night in Greensboro. Even if you don't get to hear the lovely Carson sing, you will have plenty of opportunities to hear live music. With all of these institutions of higher education and music programs, Greensboro is a great town to hear live music. Enjoy your day today!

 

Really, Really, Free Market on Black Friday

The Really, Really, Free Market is going on right now in the heart of Glenwood at the People's Market. Every Black Friday, Greensboro resident Kathy Clark, organizes and hosts this market where anybody can bring anything to give away and anybody can take these items. There are no strings attached; no entrance fees; and you don't have to bring to take items. Kathy, and her very dedicated crew of volunteers, do this to remind us that we can do good for the community and keep things out of landfills. 

The event reminds those who are more fortunate that we don't need to partake in the shopping frenzy on Black Friday. Those who are in need know where to go, one day a year, to find toys for their children, coats for winter, and even furniture and household goods. Consider joining in on the fun. Also, consider, at the end of the day, helping Kathy put away tables and get any leftovers to a thrift store. Thank you Kathy, Angela, et. al., for this great community service.

Happy Thanksgiving 2018

The above photo features a teacher from Claxton Elementary (left) and one from Lindley Elementary(right) . They both agreed to compete in a "turkey trot" by dressing in turkey suits, dribbling down the court, making a layup shot and dribbling back to the starting point; all while their students were cheering them on. This fun rivalry transpired during the UNCG women's basketball game on Friday. As memory serves, Team Lindley won. 

The photo reminds us that, on Thanksgiving, enjoying each other's company is a big part of the holiday. Let us all give thanks for our GCS teachers who will do just about anything for their students, including dressing is giant turkey suits and waddling down a basketball court. Let us give thanks for our time with family and friends, and the food on our tables.

Happy Thanksgiving!

UNCG Basketball Lady Spartans

The UNCG women's basketball team played in Fleming Gym yesterday to a packed crowd. Guilford County Schools sent busloads of students from Claxton, Lindley Park, MCUNCG, and a few other schools. The students loved being there and cheered the Lady Spartans to victory. The public school students also enjoyed seeing their teachers compete in games during halftime. The final score was Young Harris College 29 and UNCG 62. So far, this Division 1 team is 2-2, undefeated at home. The women's basketball team was founded in 1969, four years after the institution began admitting men to the general student body.

If you are interested in seeing a game, their next home game is at 2:00 pm on Sunday against UNC Pembroke. If you are not doing a post-Thanksgiving drive, a good game of basketball would be a great way to bring closure to what, hopefully, has been a good Thanksgiving holiday weekend for all.

Santa at Summerfield Farms

Santa has already been spotted in Greensboro this year; well, in Summerfield. The above photo was taken at Summerfield Farms at the Vintage Holiday, Vintage Market Days. It was a weekend of fun with vintage and vintage inspired items. While all of the booths were under tents, the weather was perfect for this outdoor event and shoppers were out in droves.

Word has it that Greensboro folks are shopping earlier for Christmas this year. Also, people seem to be making a real effort to shop locally and to purchase gifts with a lot of meaning behind them. With events like the one above, and all of the cute, locally-owned stores, and pop up art events, there are plenty of options to keep your retail dollars in the community. Santa 100% approves of shopping locally. It is as easy for him to fit those local food, art, and craft items in his sleigh as it is for him to have them shipped. It is hard to believe that Christmas is only 35 days away. Ho! Ho! Ho!

Southeast Bottle Club's 2018 Greensboro Bottle Show

Yesterday, the Southeast Bottle Club held their 17th Annual Greensboro Antique Bottle & Collectibles Show at the Yanceyville Farmers Curb Market. There were 160 dealer tables with a selection of everything from antique bottles, jugs, insulators, advertising signs, and other collectibles related to bottles. They not only sold, but gave free appraisals. Appraisals always bring people out, even those who don't collect. The show started at 9am on Sunday and from nine until noon, it was packed. By 2:00 pm, when today's photo was taken, people had left and many dealers had packed up, too.

The upside of crowds dispersing is that dealers have all the time in the world to talk while they are painstakingly wrapping every single bottle by hand. Soda/pop bottles was the largest category offered at the show. Also popular were poison bottles, on average, ranging from $40- $100. Poison bottles were textured, so that people fumbling around in the dark or those whose vision was failing them, could tell by the feel that the bottle contained poison. Old bottles with labels intact are especially valuable. Some vendors had bottles of medicine made right here in Greensboro. If you are a bottle collector, you probably know that Vicks salve was created by Lunsford Richardson, a Greensboro pharmacist in the late 1800s. While he had a total of 21 home remedies, Vicks was the best-selling product. Got bottles? Check you attic and closets. You just may have great-great grannie's medicine bottles filled with a product made in Greensboro. Hold on to your bottles and take them to the show next year to get an appraisal. The show is held the third Sunday in November.

 

 

 

Pleasant Hill

While today's post was taken through the back screen door at Pleasant Hill Antiques, the focus is not so much the antique store, but about finding beauty when and where you least expect it. The antique shop in in an old log cabin that dates back to the 1830s. It is beautifully maintained and is now maintained by the son in law of the man who ran it as far back as twenty years ago.

Located at 3104 Pleasant Ridge Road in Summerfield, this rural piece of land reminds us that nothing is more spiritual and beautiful than nature. In the last 16 years, there has been a decrease of farmland  d by 600,000 acres in North Carolina. As our state's population continues to grow, it will be increasingly important to protect our farm and wood land. If you are in Greensboro, head out and pray or meditate in nature, or on some farmland, maybe even near Pleasant Hill!

Fall Leaves 2018

In Greensboro, we've had an interesting fall this year. At first, the leaves showed no sigh of turning colors. Then We had hurricane weather and rains that toppled trees and blew the leaves off of trees. Finally, there are signs of fall. Even thought the foilage is past peak, you can still find pockets of fall beauty. The above photo was taken on Beaman Place, near Grecade Street and Wendover Avenue. Curiously, on the left hand side of the photo, the leaves are plentiful and colorful. On the right hand side of the photo, the leaves are sparse and the whole scene is more monochromatic. Nature has a way of doing what it wants, especially this time of year.

We've already had a taste of winter, with some near freezing rains and overcast days this week. Yesterday, the skies were beautiful and the weather seemed like a mid-November gift. Hopefully, you will get a chance to get our and enjoy Greensboro's beauty this weekend. It is hard to believe that the above scene was located just off of one of Greensboro's busiest east/west roads. Happy Saturday!

Near Merritt Drive

Today's photo was taken on Spring Garden Street, near Merritt Drive. This part of town has changed considerable, since the cotton mill was torn down, apartments for college students were built up, and Deep Roots Coop moved from this area into downtown. The above building has an auto repair shop. In front of the Calen Servicio Mecanico, a food truck is parked. Food trucks are now quite popular in Greensboro and finding a spot to park them isn't always easy.

The spot is bright and cheerful, especially since this photo was taken on a bright, sunny day, earlier in the year. As you are out and about this weekend, try driving some of the roads in Greensboro that are off your beaten path. You just may find a new shop or service that you want to try out. Happy Friday to our readers in Greensboro and beyond.

Graffiti Under Wendover

 

 

Graffiti is something written or painted, usually with spray paint and without permission. It is often installed quickly, at night, and somewhere it will be seen. Many question whether or not graffiti is actually art. However, with internationally prominent graffiti artists like Keith Haring, Lady Pink, and Banksy, the genre is moving up in status.

Today's Greensboro graffiti is located under Wendover Avenue at Mill Street in Midtown. This isn't part of the mural initiative in that part of town. It isn't a thought-provoking comment by Banksy. No, this is the old-fashioned kind, where people write something that probably only means something to the artist. 7-2-17, what happened on that hot summer day a year and a half ago? While the above scene was not commissioned and is not particularly memorable, there is something appealing to the eye about the cross-like structure with colors that evoke a scene from the American southwest. Wonder what it will look like a year from now!

Susanne Baker's Paper

Yesterday,m we featured wrapping paper. Today, we feature handmade art paper by Susanne Baker. Susanne learned this ancient marbleizing technique, known as Ebru, thirty years ago at the University of Alabama. She has been perfecting her papermaking throughout the years. Susanne sells the paper and journals, notecards, and other items with the paper at the Yanceyville Farmers Curb Market. She sells every weekend and on special events, like the holiday market this past Sunday. You can also reach Susanne through her email at [email protected]     

This genre of aqueous art was first popular in Turkey and Central Asia over a thousand years ago. Susanne, currently teaches English to students whose home language is other than English. She loves her day job. However, her retirement plan is to dedicate herself full time to paper making. Susanne, who also has a library science degree, especially loves books that have marbleized, handmade endpapers. Consider getting some of the paper for your friends who appreciate handmade, beautiful, and local gifts. Below, you can see Susanne's paper used as a backdrop for a photo shoot. 

Innisbrook Wrapping Paper

Those of you in Greensboro with young adult children probably remember the Innisbrook wrapping paper fundraisers when your children were in elementary school. Innisbrook has been making high-quality wrapping paper for about thirty years now. What you may not know is that Innisbrook is a Greensboro company, located near the airport and Gilbarco at 422 Chimney Rock Road. 

The above photo features CEO David A. Worth and his son. They were both out at the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market this past Sunday. David was selling wrapping paper at the "Made 4 the Holidays" event, and doing a little public relations for the company. David pointed out that, even though they don't do the school fundraisers any more, wrapping paper sales are on the upswing; possibly due to the fact that people order so much online and like to personalize items before gifting them. Today's artists are really coming up with creative designs for all occasions. Hopefully, Innisbrook will have a table at the "Made 4 the Holidays" event at the Farmers Curb Market on December 2nd, so that shoppers can say  everything about their gifts is local, from the actual items to the paper they are wrapped in!

Veterans Day 2018

Veterans Day has been somewhat extended this year, with many activities on Saturday, actual Veterans Day, and Sunday. Most of the big events have included, including the parade downtown and the flag raising and the presenting of the colors at Friendly Center on Saturday. However, today is the day the federal holiday is celebrated. Let's all take a moment to continue thanking our veterans. Veterans Day is a happier holiday than Memorial Day, he perfect day to thank family, friends, and other community members for serving.

The above photo was actually taken at the 2017 Veterans Day event at Friendly Center. Likely, the 2018 ceremony was very similar, with one big exception. Many participants and attendees loved going to Tex and Shirley's Restaurant in Friendly Center after the ceremony. Little children had the opportunity to see veterans up close. Veterans had the opportunity to linger and share stories over a cup of coffee and a good home-cooked meal. The restaurant closed in December last year; hopefully, the veterans have found a new place to find a cooked-to-order egg and a pancake, or two.

Thank you for your service!

 

Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus Council in Greensboro was formed in 1904, making it 114 years old. Greensboro's Knights Council is Council 939 and the building, constructed in 1983,  is located on Horse Pen Creek Road. The building is a great place for gatherings and a source of much fellowship for many of Greensboro's catholics. While most of Greensboro's Catholic churches are located closer to town, the council hall is conveniently located very near St. Paul's Church.

It is hard to believe that the organization was founded in Connecticut in 1882 to help Irish-Catholic men who were experiencing prejudice and hard times in general. At one time, Irish Catholic immigrants were discriminated against. The Catholic population in Greensboro really started to grow in the 1950's. Vic Nussbaum was the city's first Catholic mayor. Greensboro's KOC council is the largest in North Carolina and second oldest, being one year younger than the Charlotte council. Today, in Washington, D.C. they will be holding a Veteran's Day event. We're not sure if they are having any local services.  

Burn 24/7

Burn 24/7 is a North Carolina vanity tag spotted on a Honda a couple of months ago. It is pretty likely that the driver of this car loves to exercise- perhaps a person who works out at a cross fit box. 

It is the weekend, always a fun time to drive around and to try to see what vanity plates you can spot. Do you still play the game where you try to see how many different states you can spot? Greensboro, has gone from putting away Halloween decorations to preparing for Christmas.If you are trying to find things to do this weekend (other than look for interesting license plates), the local paper, the News & Record publishes information about a lot of events. See, here and we hope to see you there.

Southern Railroad in Gibsonville

Southern Railway in Gibsonville can trace its roots to the 1830s. This bright red caboose in the heart of downtown, is open to the public and young children delight in walking through it. In 2016, a plaque was placed in front of the caboose, informing readers that the town is named after plantation owner, Joseph Gibson, who had the area graded, making it possible for trains to travel from Charlotte to Morehead City. Once the railroad came through, Gibsonville industrialized, with textile mills being a key industry. 

It is hard to remember how much North Carolina used to depend on rail transport, how much North Carolina depended on cotton mills, on how much things have changed with cars, cell phones, computers, iWatches, Uber, virtual office headquarters, and all. Fortunately, in Guilford County, we have cozy little communities like Gibsonville, with artifacts like this little red caboose to keep history alive. If you want to see more, head to Gibsonville's "Lighting of the Greens" next Friday from 6-8pm. For now, celebrate Friday, the start of a weekend, and the beauty of our part of the country- then, and now!

Osage Orange in Yellow

It has been about six years since we featured an Osage orange on Greensboro Daily Photo. The ones from 2012 were bright green. The above fruit is yellow and looks especially bright in the recycled cat litter bucket. The Osage orange grows on a tree and the wood is especially versatile. The Native Americans used it for making bows because it is strong, flexible, and durable. Also, the wood burns at a very high temperature.

While the trees are widely distributed throughout the United States, they are not popular in urban and suburban areas because, if the land on your vehicles, they leave very big dents. The above mammoth fruit was found at Reconsidered Goods. We're betting the came from that tree in the Westerwood neighborhood as it has been dropping fruit lately. The sure do look lovely in bouquets- whether on tablescapes or cat litter buckets. As you prepare your home for Thanksgiving remember beauty abounds outside in Greensboro this time of year.

Post Election Day

Regardless of how you feel about the election results in Greensboro and beyond, almost everyone seems to be glad that this election cycle is over. The plus side is that locally and nationally, more people voted, realizing the importance of the process. However, the yard signs, billboards, memes, and less-than-kind words were stressful.

The above photo was taken this past Saturday between the Cultural Arts Center, the Church Street parking deck, and LeBauer Park. The sunlight was so beautiful, the grasses were at peak color, and leaves were starting to turn orange. It is noticeable that, while this photo was taken in an urban area, there is no signage; absolutely nothing has words on it. A lone, unidentified artist stands, deciding whether to turn right or left. In the distance, there are people enjoying each other's company in the park. The scene is calm and civil, a palate-cleansing, post-election view. 

The Barn at Coble Farm

The barn at Coble Farm looks so majestic up on the hill above West Friendly Avenue and near Guilford College. Those who follow local news know that it will be torn down as the nearby Quaker-affiliated retirement community, Friends Homes, expands. The possibility exists that someone can move the barn, although to do so would be quite expensive. This barn on a farm, once known as Sunnyhill Dairy, has already been moved once. In the 1940s, German prisoners of war were paid 80 cents a day to move it across the street to its present location.*

Word has it the barn is not in the best of shape; however, with that beautiful roofline, character, and the local history behind the structure, it would be fabulous if the architect for the retirement community could somehow build it into his plans. After all, they could hold barn dances there and invite the local community. Maybe the barn will be lucky enough to find a new home.

* reference and more information, here.

Gibsonville Garden Railroad

On the first Saturday of the month from 9am until noon, from April to December, the Gibsonville Garden Railroad comes alive. This little community that straddles Guilford and Alamance Counties has train aficionados who set up tracks and guide model trains through the park, while small children and adults alike watch with great joy.

According to their community website, the railroad garden on Main Street was founded in 1996 by Bobby Summers, a retired Freight Conductor on the Southern Railroad.* The 2,200 feet of covers a lot of North Carolina including Blowing Rock, Pilot Mountain, and the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.

On November 16th, from 5:30 to 8:30, Gibsonville will host their annual "Lighting of the Green" and weather permitting, the trains should be moving around the track. The antique store across the street will serve free pintos and cornbread and many groups will be singing. If you want to experience a great community event, take the 15 mile drive east of Greensboro and let the festivities begin.

*reference and more information, here.

8th Annual Día de Muertos Exhibition 2018

The Greensboro non-profit, Casa Azul, has installed a Día de Muertos/Day of the Dead altars in the Center for Visual Artists at the Greensboro Cultural Arts Center on Davie Street. The altars were assembled for First Friday this past weekend and will remain on display through the middle of November. For those who have questions, volunteers are available to explain the details of this religious holiday. Day of the Dead is a blend of Catholicism and Aztec traditions. Families make altars for loved ones who are no longer living. Each altar is special in its own way. The altar for the singer Prince (completely decorated in purple) is getting a lot of attention. There is also an altar for past administrators at UNCG.

Casa Azul began in 2010 in Greensboro as a group of artists and professionals to promote Latin-American arts and culture, to promote inter- and intra-cultural dialog. The Day of the Dead is a religious holiday often misunderstood by those who do not celebrate it, and assembling and sharing the altars is one example of the fine work on the part of Casa Azul. Happy Sunday!

Tis the Open House Season

And so it begins, Halloween is over, tis November, and the "open house" season has begun. And, pace yourself as cookies, pastries, free spirits, and cocktail nuts will abound. The above photo features one of Irving Park's newest shops, Sweet Tea Studio and Boutiqe at 1819 Penbroke Road. The shop offers a touch of giftware, intermingled with painted furniture, antiques, handmade items, and some factory-crafted items. The store consists of several small rooms that invite you to wander around. The store will offer classes, like painting with milk paint. There is always a lot of positive energy when a new shop opens up, especially around the holidays.

As a small suggestion, you may want to take a photo of where you visit and what you see that you want. It can be hard to remember where you saw something. Next time you are on Penbroke stop in and see the shop. On November 24th, they will host a mini-photo shoot with Santa. Be sure to call and schedule an appointment.

Tish Hinojosa at the Nasher Museum

Last night, the ever-talented, singer-songwriter Tish Hinojosa sang and spoke at the Nasher Museum on the Duke University campus. Tish performed as part of an event to promote the fall Music and Protest issue of Southern Cultures. This quarterly is published by the UNC Press with the Center for the Studies of the American South. Guest editor, Brendan Greaves introduced Tish and asked questions that lead to her telling stories about her creative process, which lead to stories about her family, life experiences, and activism through music.

While the Nasher is in Durham and not Grensboro, the current volume of Southern Cultures mentions Greensboro and events relevant to our city (the 1979 Greensboro Massacre, and the music of Rhiannon Giddens as two examples). The evening was free and open to the public, and what a treat, well worth the 45 minute drive. 

Since today is Day of the Dead, you may want to listen to Tish singing "Hasta los muertos salen a bailar". If you want to hear music that tells of the journey of Tish's parents to the United States, listen here. Finally, if you want a song about a mother's love for her child, listen, here.

Let's hope we can get Tish to return to North Carolina, and lure her to Greensboro next time. Happy Friday, dear readers!

New Garden Friends Halloween Graveyard Tour

Every Halloween, retired Guilford College Professor of Quaker  and Religious Studies, Max L. Carter, leads a tour of the cemetery behind the New Garden Friends Meeting on Guilford College Road. Last night, approximately 100 people gathered as Max wove Quaker lore and American history in with personal facts about people buried in the cemetery.* Given the recent killings, last night's tour had a special emphasis on social justice. Quakers are pacifists, helped lead slaves to freedom through the Underground Railroad,  and have done so much to help advance the cause of social justice throughout the world. While being Quaker is not a requirement for being buried in the cemetery, most people at least have ties to the community. As an example, poet and UNCG professor, Randall Jarrell, was not a Quaker but loved taking walks through the cemetery.

Above, Max is featured holding his father's lantern that was used on their family farm in Indiana when he was growing up. Behind him are some of the interpreters who appeared "in character" at the graves to tell you about the people who are buried there. Max, who retired from Guilford College three years ago, knows the graveyard so well that he could effortlessly run through it on a moonless night, explaining who is where from memory. His pace was brisk, because he wanted to fit in as much information as possible. After the walk, everyone was invited in to the fellowship hall for coffee, hot chocolate, and tea. Everything was perfect about the evening- even the weather.

The November City Daily Photo theme is FRIEND and this photo is a natural, as Quakers are also known as Friends. See other friends from around the world, here.

*learn more about the event, here.