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Columns

And then there was this giant cake…

Again, I want to thank people for telling me how much they enjoy my column. Some people ask me how I find so much to ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, August 22, 2022 5:53 pm

Columns

In search of the last sandy dirt road

When Milt and I leave home in the morning to take our long walks around town, we always come back home with a treasure trove ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, August 15, 2022 4:46 pm

Columns

The music that influenced my neighborhood

I am re-sharing one of the most requested columns I have written.  Enjoy! I really enjoyed the recent PBS program ‘American Masters’ featuring the legendary ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, August 8, 2022 8:23 pm

Columns

Easy like Sunday morning

On Sunday morning before Milt and I started our vacation, we stopped by the Washington Waterfront Underground Railroad Museum to do a little work.  After ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, August 1, 2022 2:38 pm

Columns

The history of old Washington theaters

The last few weeks before school opening meant big changes for my waning summer routine. One of the things I would miss most was Saturday ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, July 25, 2022 4:59 pm

Columns

Beautiful town, beautiful people

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had wonderful conversations with people about how wonderful Washington looks these days, and how ordinary people are doing extraordinary things to ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, July 18, 2022 4:49 pm

Columns

Know your town the way it was

I have received so many requests from readers of my column locally, some from all over North Carolina, and quite a few from Washington Daily ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Tuesday, July 12, 2022 7:40 am

Columns

Stories brought forth on the Fourth

I hope everyone enjoyed a safe, healthy July 4th holiday.  It amazing how celebrating holidays can bring back a treasure trove of childhood memories. I ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, July 4, 2022 2:32 pm

Columns

A river of gratitude

I am a public speaker, I am a minister, so I preach, and I do podcasts and radio and television interviews, so I am never at ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, June 20, 2022 8:29 pm

Columns

The color of beautiful inclusiveness

Saturday June 18, Washington. like so many other cities and towns across the nation, will celebrate the first federal holiday recognizing Juneteenth.  Juneteenth commemorates the ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, June 13, 2022 6:20 pm

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