Tag: Stories
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Starting My Own Print Shop
If you’ve followed me throughout the years, you know I have a passion for photography. And while I still have things to improve on, it’s pretty dope to see how I’ve developed my skill. Opening an online shop to sell prints of my work has always been a goal for me. Whether I make $2 […]
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Making My Day
I walked to the mailbox Wednesday and, to my complete surprise, laid the envelope I sent with a note to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s fan mail address. Inside, a photo I sent him and politely asked to autograph – now donning his signature. It had only been a couple months and, to be honest, I had kinda […]
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An Election For The Ages
Sheer jubilation poured onto the streets of New York, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. Back at home I witnessed my neighbor and her girlfriend embrace. A clear expression of relief could be seen on their faces. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris won the 2020 Presidential Election. After a long, tumultuous campaign and a seemingly longer amount […]
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‘Idol’ Family Loses Original Member
I was sitting at home the other night and discovered an Instagram post from American Idol Season One alumnus, A.J. Gil, about a medical event that had occurred with his fellow Idol standout, Nikki McKibbin. She died the next day. I was completely shocked and saddened by the news. In fact, I just saw McKibbin […]
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So Long, K&W
I decided to flip the television to the local news on Wednesday, not expecting to hear this. The K&W Cafeteria location in Chapel Hill has permanently closed. The restaurant is apparently one of several closures in this area for the chain, which is based in Winston-Salem. K&W – or “Kanes and Walkers” as it was […]
Chris White 