Max O' Well
Maine born writer, artist, photographer and children's hospital volunteer. Mesmerized by the beauty of North Carolina.
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Japan Earthquake Relief Concert April 16thThe Japan Society has organized a fund where 100% of the proceeds go to aiding the victims of the earthquake in Japan. -
A Secret Garden Winery in Pikeville, NCThis small winery and vineyard is very self contained. The small vineyard takes up most of the land. The tasting room shares a small building with the small wine making room. -
Grapefull Sisters Vineyard in Tabor City, NCThis winery has a beautiful and unique setting that makes it ideal for weddings and special events. In addition to interesting wines the 'Sisters' offer pre-ordered meals and ice cream. -
Silver Coast Winery in Ocean Island Beach, NCSilver Coast Winery is a interesting winery with a clear family based mission to produce fine wines. It has a character of it's own. -
Enoch Winery, Benson, NCIn just a few decades North Carolina has returned to stature it once held in the eyes of wine lovers prior to prohibition and the period that followed it. Enoch Winery is started in 2009 is an example of this resurgence. -
Labradoodle Carly Sighted on the Raleigh GreenwayThe Raleigh Greenways are safe areas in an increasingly crowded city to walk dogs. They are also a great place to see many wonderful breeds. -
Children Capture North Raleigh DrivewayWhen nature gives pleasant surprises children sometimes show us the wonder of the world we live in. They can bring us back memories of joyful childhoods. -
Three Restaurants Open on Christmas DayHere are some restaurants that are open for part of Christmas Day for those who need a place to eat, feed a family or entertain visitors. -
Brenna's Day at the Zoo!Zoo's are a great place to find presents for mom! -
Five Worst Christmas Gifts Choices for Your WifeWomen like men who know what they like! -
Five Worst Christmas Gifts for Your HusbandMen can seem dense yet when it comes to gifts they can be difficult to buy for. -
Five Great Christmas Gifts for Eco-Friendly Friends and FamilyTree huggers need special attention if you don't want to feel the wrath of Mother Nature! -
Five of the Worst Christmas Gifts for BoyfriendsRelationships can be strained even by the best intentions. -
The Iron GateA story of the power of simple acts. -
Three Hardware Stores in North RaleighEvery handy man and woman likes to know the best places in their neighborhood to find the right tool or solution. Here are three in North Raleigh. -
1865 Briggs Country Store RebornBriggs Country Store was the first iteration of Briggs Hardware in 1865. A fifth generation Briggs Hardware owner is reviving a taste of the original store for Raleigh residents. -
Advice for President Obama on Who We AreGreat nations have failed because they thought that they had succeeded when in fact success was only possible if they continued to maintain the forces that made them great. -
Advice for President Obama on Selecting AmbassadorsAmbassadors can either be people rewarded for political acts or true americans whose skills and dedication make us stronger in the eyes of the people they connect us to. -
Stop Hunger Now at Umstead Park UCCIf all the food in the world were distributed equally among people no one would starve. That time hasn't come; more than 900 million are starving right now. -
Advice for President Obama on Using the InternetIf the President chooses to encourage the use of the internet it is time that he learned to use it to improve the facts in his speeches. -
Advice for President Obama on Building the PartyWith one group deciding 'No' is the only answer it would be reasonable for the President to go to their districts and see if their voters agree with them.
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Advice for President Obama on Telling JokesWhat sounds like a joke to one may be an insult to another. Presidents and leaders need to use great care when trying to get a laugh. -
Advice for President Obama on Requiring Vehicle SearchesEvery vehicle crossing the borders should be checked just the way every passenger on domestic airlines are. Travel across borders can be a major source of criminal and terrorist activity. -
Advice for President Obama on Partnerships with BusinessDuring recessions partnering can leverage new business startups and create real jobs in a down economy. Government partnerships should be time limited to keep a the economy private. -
Advice for President Obama on Touching Every NationHaving let the world know you care can only happen if you know what the nations care about. Real people need to be involved with every nation for us to protect U.S. interests. -
Advice for President Obama on the Issue of PowerPower can be in a role, a position or even in one's knowledge. Using power is more complex than possessing it. It take true command of what it can and cannot do!
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Advice for President Obama on Highlighting Government ActionsRecognition of people working on our priorities needs to be more than the canned employee of the month. Leaders (Presidents) can acknowledge the least known who keep things running. -
Max Learns About BlueBird Houses 2009The NC Bluebird Society supports the bluebird by building houses. It also does it by educating people on these beautiful birds and other birds as well. -
N&O Birdhouse Contest 2009The New & Observer of Raleigh has sponsored once more the Great Birdhouse Contest with entries from children from 4 years and experts in the field. -
What Price Gold!LEED Gold is a most prized possession for those who love the environment and want to do the best by our planet. BBH Design showed the way in renovating a building for UPUCC and itself. -
Advice for President Elect Obama to Change Your Approach!In areas where people discount the President based on their "knowing how he thinks" can be opportunities for him to improve his personal skills. -
Advice for President Obama on Future Jobs!The working people are the ones that take it on the chin each time technology changes the world! The government needs to get ahead of the wave of change.
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Advice for President Obama on Increasing Focus on New Enterprises!New enterprises need a place to start and support while getting on their feet. The new jobs need in many cases to be invented from whole cloth!
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Advice for President Obama on Staying on Course!Keeping focused on what is important can be very difficult for everyone including the President. -
Advice for President Obama on History as a GuideHistory teaches us how humans use their culture, family ties and acquired knowledge to respond to attempts to change unacceptable behavior. Those that do not learn from history are punished for ignoring it.
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Advice for President Obama on Fighting PovertyPoverty can happen even to the richest and most powerful of people if they have a spirit that is impovished. It takes more than riches to end this type of poverty. -
Advice for President Obama on Taking AdviceKeeping an eye on the complex world of advice can help a leader form new ideas and see how actions generate feelings toward old ones. -
Advice for President Obama on Drawing the Big PictureKnowing the big picture may make the President confident; sharing it clearly could help the nation feel confident in the direction he is leading. -
Advice for President Obama on Showing CourageIf lack of courage was the criteria for being President, Max would be well qualified. President Obama needs to stand up for his appointees when he is right!
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Advice for President Obama on Keeping the Pressure On!Reporting on the recovery funds should be free of grand standing by governors, consistently presented and easy to compare state to state. -
Advice for President Obama on Protecting the Planet!Ever since scientist discovered the most likely cause of the demise of the dinosaur it has been apparent that man faces the same threat from nature.
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Bradford Pears Bloom in March This YearOrnamental pear trees line many of Raleigh's streets that dress them in beauty each time spring arrives.
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Advice for President Obama on Learn from the MistakesOne and one half as many Americans have died fighting against people that did not attack us; while the villians that did smoke hash in safety in Pakistan! -
Advice for President Obama on Protecting JusticeJustice must treat people fairly. It needs to protect those that are harmed and keep free those that are inocent. -
Advice for President Elect Obama on Enabling Green BusinessGetting new green businesses going could help existing utilities if a partnership was formed to finance new home and small business systems.
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Advice for President Obama on Planning AheadSimple things to the rest of us become complex juggling trick for the President. Each sensibility needs to be considered in order preserve the coalition of supporters and live a normal life. -
Paula and Bethany Visit Raleigh's AttractionsMax often visits the Tampa area of Florida. Now his sister-in-law Paula and niece Bethany have returned the favor. They enjoyed the wide variety of attractions that make up Raleigh.
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Advice for President Obama on Making Good Relationships!Presidents more than ever need to hear the truth of how and why their subordinates feel. They need to be disagreed with and given facts they don't like.
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Advice for President Obama on Getting Medical Support for LegistlationIn the past doctors and nurses have sided with those opposed to reforming the medical systems. Fear of the impact on control and wages being just two of their concerns.
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Advice for President Obama on Restoring the National Guard!The nation needs a real army. Taking the National Guard to make up for poor government planning damages communities and weakens states during real emergencies. -
Advice for President Obama on Setting the Tone!The message was Hope for the nation. The realization of the size of the problem makes that message more important than ever. Keep Hope alive!
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Creating Magic with Bird Houses Encouraged by N&OBirdhouses have always had a place in people's imaginations. Some build simple wooden boxes while others build works or art. Now is the time to show what you can build.
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Quail Ridge Books & MusicEvery city has its own place for gatherings of those who like books and writing. In Raleigh this would be the Quail Ridge Books and Music store. -
Advice for President Obama About the WarWe should get a formal declaration of war against either the Taliban or Al Queda so that we can hold all combatant prisoners until the end of hostilities under the Geneva Convention. -
Advice for President Obama on Completing the TeamGoing out on a basketball court with four players or a football field with nine players is a recipe for defeat. The government needs to get all its secretaries appointed as soon as possible. -
Advice for President Obama on Setting the Banks RightThe banks brought this crisis on themselves and the country with their greed and their lack of principle. They should not be rewarded for being bad business men and women.
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Advice for President Obama on Expanding Infrastructure FundsIf only the Federal Government is putting up money, that will slow the speed of recovery. If states, cities and businesses share the load it might move much faster.
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How to Publish a Book: A Review of the PresentationRaliegh Right to Publish put on a presentation at Quail Ridge Books and Music on February 21st on How to Publish a Book.
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Advice for President Obama on Keeping the Faith!When Obama promises that recovery.gov will give the people the facts, it is important that the site deliver through simplicity and consistency. He needs to keep the Faith! -
Advice for President Obama on Providing Guidance on BanksDealing with the banks the federal government should look to the financial stability of the capital system for the safety of the American people. -
Advice for President Obama on Positive EngagementIt is too easy to accept that a problem has no solution. For President Obama and the American people this acceptance is un-acceptable. -
School of Communications Art at Higher DigitalThe brightly colored buildings of the School of Communications Arts hide some of the most sophisticated education available in digital and audio arts. -
Malawi Presidential Candidate Speaks in Raleigh, North CarolinaWith the assistance of Brian Hamilton, President of SageWorks Inc, Malawi Presidential Candidate James Nyondo has made Raleigh, NC an official stop on his way to improving life in Malawi.
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Advice for President Obama on Clear ThinkingMen and women who to perform at their best need rest in recreation. Clear thinking is the most important act a President is responsible for. -
Advice for President Obama on Dealing with the BanksThe banks, like politicians, misrepresented themselves when seeking funds from the people of the United States, they should be treated as they would treat customers that did this to them.
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Advice for President Obama on Keep the Flame AlivePresident Obama has lit a flame of hope. Now he has to protect and nourish it to keep the flame alive against the winds of change, resistance and enertia attempt to blow it out! -
Advice for President Obama on Resist IsolationismIsolation was once viewed as a virtue by Americans. Now every attempt at isolation brings perils that our nation cannot bear.
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Advice for President Obama on Building a Stronger NationGoing it alone doesn't work well for people or nations. We only have one world so cooperation is required to keep it safe for life. -
Advice for President Obama on Green PowerEach new component of 'Green Power' that comes on line should make the next installment more affordable and dependable as we gather experiences. -
Advice for President Obama on Holding the Banks AccountableUsury was an evil that predates the bible. It has always been viewed as unethical yet our own Congress made it legal for the banks. -
Advice for President Obama on TransparencyThe goal and the result of effort must match. Much of the time government promises transparency yet delivers smoke and mirrors in it's place.
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Advice for President Obama on Developing TalentTalent is the thing that makes efficient government and business possible. Unfortunately talented is a learned thing involving knowledge and skills. This requires a plan to happen consistently. -
Advice for President Obama on Health and ExerciseThe nation didn't always have a Presidential fitness program. Then in 1956 President Eisenhower started the process with an organization that other presidents expanded.
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Advice for President Obama on SecretsTwo many secrets devalues all of them. True secrets do need to be guarded so those that aren't should be removed so the real ones can be protected. -
Cherry Blossoms Bloom in February This YearCherry blossoms have been a tradition in the spring in the southern U.S. since the Japanese first gave the nation a gift of 3020 trees in the Taft administration. -
Advice for President Obama on Valentine's DayValentine's Day is one day the President should focus his energies on connecting with his family! -
Advice for Elect Obama on Border SecurityWalls have historically been used to keep borders secure. They have also historically failed for those who built them. -
Advice for President Obama on CompassionCompassion is harder to practice the more removed you become from the everyday life of people. Presidents have a special need to understand compassion is more than lip service.
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Advice for President Obama on Keeping the MessageWe all heard the promises and suggestions. Each took away his or her own idea of what to expect. The people need and deserve a reality check!
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Prairie Ridge Eco-Station Nature PreservePrairie Ridge is part of the NC Natural Sciences Museum with a focus on the natural environment and providing a green classroom educational experience. -
NC Museum of Art Building ProgressThe NC Museum of Art is a popular attraction in the state's capital city. It is currently building an addition that will double the available display stace.
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Advice for President Obama on RebuildingIt is not enough to stand by and watch others in need. What we can do, we should do to be true to ourselves and our values.
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Advice for President Obama on Setting the ToneSetting the right tone for a direction is vital to the success of any project even if it involves rescuing the nation's economy. -
Advice for President Obama on the Mexican BorderBorder policy has reduced Americans freedom to travel while failing to make the world safer. Walls and documents seem reasonable until you look at the Berlin Wall and wonder why us! -
Dog Run from Durham, NC to South Hill, VADog runs are groups of people each individually taking a rescue dog for a sixty to ninety mile drive from a place they might not live to a place where they are wanted. -
Advice for President Obama on Making FriendsBuilding friends among nations that have been ignored by the U.S. is a quick way of increasing relations for the country. -
Advice for President Obama on CanadaCanada has always been a nation friendly to the United States. There is no reason that we are treating poorly!
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Advice for President Obama on Climate ChangeClimate determines whether things live or die. Changes within our control, if they are, can cause drought or bring plenty!
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Advice for President Obama on Recognizing MeaningRecognizing what an event, like an election, actually means to the person who won and those who worked for and against can be difficult.
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Advice for President Obama on TrustTrust is necessary to the success of any President. The trust of the people is particularly difficult to keep because we have 300 million agendas. -
Advice for President Obama on Tolerance of CommentatorsAs one who loves to comment, Max advises the President to view commentators with some tolerance. It can help him get a sense of the national mood.
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Advice for President Obama on PrisonsThe United States now locks up more people per capita than any nation in the world. We have even over the Communists dicatorships!
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Advice for President Obama on AfricaAfrica has as much, or more, potential as any continent in the world. In it's current status it is racked by disease, non government and poverty. -
Advice for President Obama on the PressThe free press has been on the American continent before the United States even existed. Free men harassed the British based on a common law right.
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Max on Guard Duty, SirIn duty to country even the least of us have some skill that we can use to serve.
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On Valentines Day!Original poem by Max O'Well -
Advice for President Obama on BalanceSmiling and laughter help busy concerned people maintain balance in their lives. This is a critical skill for an acting President!
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Advice for President Obama on Having a Good TimeEveryone, even Presidents, need to take time to blow off steam, celebrate and relax.
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Advice for President Elect Obama on HumilityHumility is a hard virtue to come by. If you know you are a humble person, you aren't. If you don't think you are humble, you just might be.
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Advice for President Elect Obama on Protecting the PeopleThe people have given the president the power of their purse. It is important to America's future that he protect what he and the one he follows have been given.
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Advice for President Elect Obama on ForgivenessForgiveness is something that we all need from time to time. Some of us more than others. Granting it can be more important than receiving it.
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Advice for President Elect Obama on Streamlining BureaucracyEvery nation needs a bureaucracy to manage it's programs. The success of a nation serving it's people is how well that bureaucracy operates.
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Middle Crabtree Creek Trail Damaged by DevelopmentSometimes we see the effects of development that others may not recognize. The conflict between growth and livability is very real. -
Advice for President Elect Obama on Healthcare AccessHaving the best healthcare system is of no value unless we have the best healthcare utilization. Presently the U.S. is best at having the highest bill. -
Advice for President Elect Obama on DisappointmentIf prepared people can handle disappointment better than having it sprung on them in the last moment. -
Advice for President Elect Obama on ReadingPresident Obama has the opportunity to show parents how to read to their children by doing! He has the power to share this.
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Advice for President Elect Obama on Dining InState dinners held today can easily remind one of when the people of France were told to 'eat cake' by their beloved queen. We need to do better!
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Advice for President Elect Obama on Setting ExpectationsEveryone seems to expect the President to solve all their problems. The new president needs to help everyone understand what he can and cannot do!
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Advice for President Elect Obama on Not Being Too SeriousThe job of a President can be taken too seriously. Presidents need to treat themselves kindly so they can be at their best when the need arises. -
Advice for President Elect Obama on Permeable IncentivesGreen technology that could be applied today could provide additional jobs and reduce costs to cities around the country.
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Advice for President Elect Obama on Children's ProgrammingAs a child Max enjoyed great children's programming on the three networks that was fun and interesting. He would like to see even better programs in the future.
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Middle Crabtree Trail 2009Middle Crabtree Trail is home to Blue Herons and a mix of song birds. During the winter geese and ducks hang out here.
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Advice for President Elect Obama on ApologyPresidents have a difficult time saying 'I'm sorry.' Yet people realize that presidents make mistakes and appreciate their candor when the show that they, like us, are human.
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Shelley Lake Loop TrailShelley Lake is one of Raleigh, NC, most popular attractions. It has a combination of art, atmosphere and fun for residents and visitors alike.
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Advice for President Elect Obama on Green TechnologyGreen technology is not only good for the environment, it also has the potential to create American jobs in the process. Green can be a good color. -
Advice for President Elect Obama on Keeping a Good AttitudeBeing new at a job can get you down. There are ways of coping. One of the best is to see things in true perspective.
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Advice for President Elect Obama on Using Poetry in EducationWords can be poetry to the ears when they express the feelings of the writer independent of their station in life!
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A Dog Run from High Point to DurhamPeople wanting dogs and dogs needing people are the main ingredient in the dog runs that take dogs from places they are not wanted to loving homes.
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Advice for President Elect Obama on Caring for a PuppyDog's are a person's best friend but puppies can be a handful. Even the incoming president of the country may have some learning to do.
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Advice for President Elect Obama on Health CareMax like most people is interested in staying healthy for as long as possible. In this regard he would like the president elect to consider some specific areas on health care. -
Advice for President Elect Obama on Rick WarrenMax is not likely to be chosen as an advisor to the president. Still he likes to think his thoughts are useful, at least occasionally. -
Restaurants in Durham NC Open Christmas DayIf on Christmas Day you accidentally burn the ham or you discover in the rush of last minute shopping that you forgot to buy food, do worry, a few brave souls are staffing the slim selection of restaurants open today. Here are a few fine selections. -
Three Restaurants in Raleigh NC Open Christmas DayOn Christmas Day people who are traveling or who spent every minute shopping often find the house empty of food. This is particularly true when guests are visiting. Fortunately the Triangle as a few brave establishments that are open on this holiday.
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Three Restaurants in Cary NC Open Christmas DayChristmas can be a very lonely day for the person that wants to eat out. This Christmas Day a few fine establishment will be available open for a few hours for those who find they have a need for a warm meal. -
Three North Raleigh Restaurants for Thanksgiving 2008 DinnerNorth Raleigh has some of the finest eating establishments to be found anywhere in the country. -
Three In-town Raleigh Restaurants Offering Thanksgiving 2008 DinnerIn-town Raleigh has a number of very affordable holiday dinners available to the public. Each establishment has something special for the diners in the way of vista, atmosphere or unique food preparation.
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Where to Vote in North CarolinaVoting is a wonderful opportunity to have your voice heard. It is the ultimate in free expression. -
Where to Vote in Holly Springs, NCVoting is a wonderful opportunity to have your voice heard. It is the ultimate in free expression.
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Where to Vote in Wake Forest, NCVoting is a wonderful opportunity to have your voice heard. It is the ultimate in free expression. -
Where to Vote in Fuquay-Varina, NCVoting is a wonderful opportunity to have your voice heard. It is the ultimate in free expression.
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Where to Vote Garner, NCVoting is a wonderful opportunity to have your voice heard. It is the ultimate in free expression.
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Where to Vote in Knightdale, NCVoting is a wonderful opportunity to have your voice heard. It is the ultimate in free expression.
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Where to Vote in Morrisville, NCVoting is a wonderful opportunity to have your voice heard. It is the ultimate in free expression.
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Where to Vote in Zebulon, NCVoting is a wonderful opportunity to have your voice heard. It is the ultimate in free expression.
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Early Voting Near Central - North Raleigh, NCWake County has begun early voting. To make voting convenient they have opened up five early voting sites as of Oct. 16th. This is one of ten additional sites that begin taking votes on Oct. 23rd.
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Where to Vote in Central Raleigh, NCVoting is a wonderful opportunity to have your voice heard. It is the ultimate in free expression.
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Where to Vote in West Raleigh, NCVoting is a wonderful opportunity to have your voice heard. It is the ultimate in free expression.
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Where to Vote in South Raleigh, NCVoting is a wonderful opportunity to have your voice heard. It is the ultimate in free expression.
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Three North Raleigh Restaurants for Thanksgiving 2008 DinnerFinding a restaurant, much less a really good restaurant, can be very difficult on special holidays. Here are three top of the line restaurants for Thanksgiving Dinner.
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Where to Vote in Downtown Raleigh, NCVoting is a wonderful opportunity to have your voice heard. It is the ultimate in free expression. -
Where to Vote in South West Raleigh, NCVoting is a wonderful opportunity to have your voice heard. It is the ultimate in free expression. -
Where to Vote in Cary, NCVoting is both a responsibility and a benefit. Wake County offers voting for all registered American Citizens living in the county.
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Ecclesia House of Prayer Church Marches on CancerThe American Cancer Society sponsored a walk at North Hills Mall in Raleigh, NC. Members of the Ecclesia House of Prayer were among the large group participating. -
The Magic of the Peninsula Trail at Harris Lake County ParkHarris Lake County Park is a place where the desire for recreation and desire for protecting animal diversity, are in balanced creating a unique park. Set on Lake Harris, across from a huge nuclear power plant, the park provides safety for animals and recreation for people. -
Wilmington Azalea Festival 2008 Belles of Garden ElevenThe home of Pam and Robert Holding was designated Garden Eleven. It provided a gorgeous grounds and garden for the 2008 Azalea Festival. -
Wilmington Azalea Festival 2008 Belles of Garden TenGarden Ten was the beautiful Temple Gardens, designed by Jefferson Memorial architect John Russell Pope. Along with the most beautiful azaleas of the festival, this garden had some of the best layout for the tour volunteers. -
Wilmington Azalea Festival 2008 Belles of Garden NineGarden Nine was located at the French Chateau style home of Bill and Becky McCarley Salter. This home provided a charming backdrop for the volunteers. -
Wilmington Azalea Festival 2008 Belles of Garden EightThe home of Martha and Rick Blacher on Verrazzano Drive provided the garden club and their volunteers another excellent opportunity to set the stage for a delightful tour. -
Wilmington Azalea Festival 2008 Belles of Garden SevenGarden Seven at the home of Mary and Walter Whitehurst was a garden that was well worth the trip to Wilmington. It contains many interesting art objects within the gardens.
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Wilmington Azalea Festival 2008 Belles at Garden SixGarden six, the home of Marie and Bill Eason was excellent opportunity for volunteers and Belles during the tour with its shade, seating and water features. -
Wilmington Azalea Festival 2008 Belles of Garden ThreeGarden Three was located at a newer Wilmington house, built in the year 1897. This home of Ginni and Lee Durham shows how a creative gardener can produce a work of art with a smaller lot. -
Wilmington Azalea Festival 2008 Belles of Garden TwoThis beautiful clapboard house, built in 1884, sits adjacent to the Governor Dudley Mansion on Front Street. It is the home of Mary and Peter McCain. -
Wilmington Azalea Festival 2008 Belles of Garden OneThe former Governor Dudley Mansion is today the home of Ron and Cindy Pickett on Front Street in Wilmington. The volunteers from the garden club did an outstanding job of presenting this garden in traditional attire. -
Team Trina Remembers the Life of Trina McDonaldThe Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure shows the indomitable spirit of the people who have cancer, those who have beaten cancer, and support for those willing to try to beat it. Held at Meredith College, this is one of the most attended charity events in NC.
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Boob Troop III Marches AgainThe Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure shows the indomitable spirit of the people who have cancer, those who have beaten cancer, and support for those willing to try to beat it. Held at Meredith College, this is one of the most attended charity events in NC. -
Queen Barbara Intent on Annihilation of CancerThe Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure shows the indomitable spirit of the people who have cancer, those who have beaten cancer, and support for those willing to try to beat it. Held at Meredith College, this is one of the most attended charity events in NC.
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Wilmington Azalea Festival 2008 Garden 11It can seem like you are in New England when you stand in the patio of this sea side house. The gray siding and cedar shingles on a moss covered roof can seem so like home.
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Wilmington Azalea Festival 2008 Garden 10The Temple gardens are reminiscent of the type of gardens seen in Europe on the grounds of palaces and estates once the property of kings and princes. These are truly unique gardens.
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Wilmington Azalea Festival 2008 Garden 9This beautiful home and garden has a view of the water that defines the port city. Far from the bustle of the harbor, the home could easily be on a deserted shoreline.
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Wilmington Azalea Festival 2008 Garden 8This lovely home and garden is a pleasant inspiration for the would-be gardener. The landscaping, gardens and water features beguile the guests with their beauty.
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Wilmington Azalea Festival 2008 Garden 7Garden seven is a series of gardens created by an artist and master gardener that show both the application of artistic talent and knowledge of appropriate plantings. The gardens are delightful, interesting and artistic.
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Wilmington Azalea Festival 2008 Garden 6Garden Six is one of the most memorable gardens Max saw on the tour. Hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the city, this beautiful home is a gardener's paradise.
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Wilmington Azalea Festival Garden 5 on the TourThis is one of the landlocked gardens in the port city. The garden is on a quiet residential street with large lots and shady lawns.
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Wilmington Azalea Festival 2008 GardenThis garden demonstrates the way a skilled gardener can enhance the beauty of a home with well planned arrangement. It is proof that it is not the size of the garden, rather the skill of the gardener.
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Wilmington Azalea Festival 2008 Garden 2The McCain garden had the most unique art of all the gardens in the 2008 tour.
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Wilmington Azalea Festival 2008 Garden 1Beautiful garden at the building, built in the federal style of architecture in 1825, that was the home of the first elected governor of North Carolina, Edward B. Dudley.
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Juniper Level Botanical Gardens on a Special MorningJuniper Level is the magic that surrounds Plant Delights Nursery. The plants found in the garden are amazing, really amazing.
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Plant Delights Nursery a Memorable MorningPlant Delights is a wonderful and magical place for the committed gardener to visit. They have an extensive catalog for the dedicated gardener. -
Wilmington Azalea Festival 2008 Garden 4The Biblical Garden is the result of an Eagle Scout project. In the garden is a Crepe Myrtle that was planted in the center of the cross-shaped garden by Woodrow Wilson's mother.
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Wilmington Azalea Festival Garden 5 Belles and EntrepreneursEach for as long as many members of the Cape Fear Garden Club can remember the Wilmington Azalea Festival is the premiere event of the year. The Festival has too distinct components that make it work. One is the fabulous gardens. The other is the wonderful people.
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Shelley Lake Prepares for Annual Fishing DerbyShelley Lake is one of the most visited Greenways in North Raleigh. It attracts artists, soccer players, runners, bikers, moms and dads with kids, dog walkers and bird feeders, both very old and very young. -
Guardian of the Lake Resists TemptationEvery trip along the Greenways of Raleigh provides a surprise for those who loved to be surprised by the beauty of life. -
What the Heck is Red Bud?Being new in a different part of the country can lead to some interesting misunderstandings. -
Too Little Rain to Break DroughtThe maker of rains teased the Raleigh area with just enough rain to feel like a lot but not enough rain to make a real difference. Two inches fell over the region equal to a few days evaporation from the reservoirs. -
New Art Museum Rises from the Earth in RaleighIt isn't much to look at right now. It is just a huge hole in the ground where the great lawn sat. It was a lawn with years of fond memories for those who would flock to it to watch the Fourth of July fireworks at the nearby fairgrounds. -
Children of Raleigh, NC Eat BugsIn much of the world protein is a rare comodity. In those places only the addition of insects and other small creatures allow children and adults to have balanced diets. -
Strange Trail of Art Objects in Raleigh, NCEven the usual can seem unusual when it isn't where it is expected. The Museum Park Trail portion of the Reedy Creek Trail can take the common hiker by surprise. -
Drought 2007 Effects on the Crabtree Creek Trail, Raleigh NCCrabtree Creek is an important and large creek that provide water for the larger Neuse River. This water affects thousands of people who live downstream from Raleigh. -
Drought 2007 Effects on Lake Pines, Apex NCLake Pines is a truly beautiful park with excellent trails for most purposes. -
Drought 2007 Effects on the Museum Trails, Raleigh NCReedy Creek Trail on the Raleigh Greenway includes trails from Reedy Creek Trail in Umstead State Park all the way to Meredith College in Raleigh. -
Drought 2007 Effects on Middle Crabtree Trail and Creek, Raleigh NCMiddle Crabtree Creek Trail is an unusual trail in the types of birds it attracts and the use of boardwalk to keep the trail over wetlands. -
Drought 2007 Effects on Walnut Creek TrailWalnut Creek is a wonderful creek that flows just south of downtown Raleigh. Like the ampitheatre of the same name it is filled with the music of life. -
Drought 2007 Effects on Lake JohnsonLake Johnson is one of the best of the best when it comes to Parks & Recreation facilities. In addition to great greenway trails, it has an excellent array of community programs. -
Drought 2007 Effects on Lake Lynn, Raleigh NCThe drought of 2007 is having a devastating effect on the wildlife dependent on the waters of Lake Lynn in Raleigh. Not only do the birds depend on fish in the lake, they also depend on the daily visitors whose handouts have allowed a large flock to live on the lake. -
Drought 2007 Effects on Shelley Lake, Raleigh NCShelley Lake is one of the most popular greenway trails in North Raleigh. It is also a popular place for water sports, soccer and the arts. The 2007 drought has the potential for impacting on most of these activities. -
Raleigh Greenway's Durant Trail is a Pleasant Treat on the Hottest DayThe Durant Trail on Raleigh's Greenway map can be easily overlooked. The wonderful little trail is perfect for families. -
Shelley Lake Weathering the 2007 Drought in North Raleigh, NCThere is a drought in the region around Raleigh. In parts of the region, this has resulted in closure of some water-based entertainment. Shelley Lake has a deep water level that allows it to continue for a while. -
Raleigh's Middle Crabtree Weathering the Drought of 2007Part of the trail is scheduled to be closed to repair hurricane damage that occurred more than a year ago. This will cut one third of the east-west greenway trails off from the other two thirds. -
Raleigh's Lake Lynn Suffers During August 2007 Heat WaveLake Lynn is one of the most popular greenway trails in North Raleigh. It is used by runners, walkers, strollers, bicycle riders, roller skaters and, most of all, feeding birds. -
Umstead Park UCC Ready for Service Starting August 26thUmstead Park UCC started life as a radical church. Since its inception it has been surrounded by controversy and battered by rejection. Its first name, North Raleigh UCC has carved a niche in the history of the UCC in Eastern North Carolina. -
Buckeye Trail 2007 Report 1a Crabtree Blvd to Milburnie RoadThis section of the Buckeye Trail is friendly to every type of greenway user old or young. It has interesting ecological features such as the creek bed, birds, flowers, trees, wildlife and insects. It has places to rest and enjoy the greenway. -
Buckeye Trail 2007 Report 1b Crabtree Blvd to North Raleigh Blvd.Though the trail from N.Raleigh Blvd. to Crabtree Blvd is only two thirds of this trail; this portion offers an excellent short, safe and comfortable trail experience for all raleigh citizens independent of age or skill. -
Buckeye Trail 2007 Report 1 N. Raleigh Blvd to Milburnie RoadRaleigh, North Carolina visitors and new residents may be aware of the wonderful park system known as the "Capitol Area Greenway." The city boasts more than 50 miles of trails connecting many of the more than 3000 acres of city park land. -
2nd Annual Magnificent Mile Race to Hit Raleigh, NC like a HurricaneThe second annual Magnificent Mile Race to be run in Raleigh is coming on strong. It is blowing in with sanctioned road races (with cash prizes) and a new intown starting point. -
Colleen McKenney to Participate in Boston Sixty Mile Susan B. Komen Race Fall 2007Colleen will be walking for herself and for her daughter-in-law Monica's mom. Colleen celebrates several victories over cancer in the last 25 years. Monica's mom is still in the fight. -
Notes of Love as Seen at the Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure June 9th, 2007It was apparent from the faces of the runners that each and every one had put the note on as a symbol of their love, care and concern for their family and friends who were fighting or had fought this disease. -
Signs of the Times as seen at the Susan B. Komen Race for the CureSome of us like to share our love with the rest of the world. At the Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure at Meredith College in Raleigh many of the 22,000 did so with sign of celebration and memory. -
Children Race for the Cure for the Susan B. Komen Fund at Meredith CollegeSusan's sister immortalized her in the Susan B. Komen Fund. Now people old and young, who are restricted to wheels are rolling to the finish in the Race for the Cure. -
Kids Race for the Cure with Susan G. Komen in Raleigh, NCSome twenty two thousand people came out to Race for the Cure at Raleigh, North Carolina Meredith College's 11th annual event. Many had to use wheels to participate due to age or disability. -
I Love Boobies (seen at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure)The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is about making sure that Breast Cancer may one day impact those who have an interest in healthy breasts and healthy women.