I grew up on a farm in Union Grove, North Carolina. Working in tobacco fields provides great motivation for getting good grades.
In the 1970s and early 80s, my tiny, unincorporated hometown would balloon to the population of a midsize city for an annual music festival. It was like reliving Woodstock one week per year.
A favorite memory: the time an exuberant Arts Village student dashed out of a dance performance in Stewart Theatre, giddy as he told us the experience was “life-changing.” Yep. That’s why we do it.
In November 2014, my husband, Rob, and I were honored to be featured on the NC State news site in an article about couples who got married before North Carolina’s ban on same-sex marriage was struck down.
I love black coffee, and I drive a car with a stick shift.
