Tammy Wilson lives near Newton, N.C.
Recent Stories

Inflation Rocks Tooth Fairy Business
Yes, the Tooth Fairy has reached an all-time inflationary high
The ageless nymph who flits about in the dark, swapping baby teeth left under youngsters’ pillows is having the ante up more cash.

Don’t Miss Carole King Musical At Green Room This Weekend
Remaining performances are at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 and 16 and 3 p.m. Sept. 17.
Attention music lovers: you have just a few more chances to see Beautiful at the Green Room. I caught this musical last weekend and was blown away.

Balls Creek A Living Slice Of Americana
Balls Creek is a national historic district with nearly 300 buildings
Every August, some of Catawba County’s oldest families gather at Balls Creek Campground for a respite from modern distractions. It’s a religious retreat, but I’m willing to bet that most of the folks enjoy the old-time nostalgia as much as the churchy aspects.

My Poignant Visit To Anne Frank’s Secret Annex In Amsterdam
I included the tour in my schedule, securing tickets six weeks in advance. That’s how popular the site is.

The Stuff Of Summer
Four years ago, I offered a list of things that mean summer, and with temperatures again steaming past 90, it’s time for another look at what makes summer… well, summer.

Quirky News Tickles My Fancy
Recently I received a couple of vintage news clippings from a friend. She, like me, clips unusual news items that beg to be shared.