Jan. 2, 2021 Tension is rising as America and the world await the inauguration of a president on Jan. 20. Some people will march. Some will hold their breath. Others will pray. The top left of the Forum website during these waiting days began Jan. 2 by displaying variations of an obvious but ... Continue Reading →
Happy Holidays 2020
Dec. 23, 2020 As a deadly, miserable year ends and we mourn all the friends and family members we have lost, may we all take comfort in a bit of quiet, a bit of normalcy, and a bit of hope for the new year that lies ahead. Happy Holidays to all from the Tuesday Morning Breakfast ... Continue Reading →
Update on Sarah Stevenson
Dec. 17, 2020 Sarah Stevenson’s sister Elloree sent this update earlier today: “There have been changes at the Nursing Facility where Sarah is. She is doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances. She still talks about going home. The in-house visits have been cancelled due to the ... Continue Reading →
‘Embrace the everyday’: Re-center your soul during turbulent times
Nov. 28, 2020 Amid a coronavirus pandemic and a turbulent post-election period and heading into the busy holiday season, the scribe was looking for a way to slow things down on the Forum website. This collection of everyday objects holds some grace, some beauty, and a bit of humor. ... Continue Reading →
Sarah Stevenson can have visitors
Nov. 12, 2020 Elloree Erwin, Sarah Stevenson’s sister, writes: “Sarah can now have in-facility visits. To make an appointment, call 704-549-0807 and ask for activities scheduling. Her room number is 301A at the University Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. “Visits are limited to two ... Continue Reading →
Notes to voters from Election 2020 candidates
A compilation of notes from Election 2020 candidates. — — — Nov. 4, 2020 The writer was Democratic candidate for U.S. House District 9. Last night, we did not get the results that we had hoped for. Even though this news is tough, I'm thinking about all that we have accomplished ... Continue Reading →
General Election 2020
Results of the Nov. 3, 2020 general election after the canvass by all 100 N.C. counties on Nov. 17, an audit on Nov. 19 and, on Nov. 24, certification by the N.C. Board of Elections of nearly all of the county canvasses. Three county contests in Hoke, Wake and Wayne Counties, plus one District Court ... Continue Reading →
Updates on Sarah Stevenson, plans for legacy projects
Nov. 1, 2020 Elloree Erwin wrote: "Again, Sarah sends many thanks to all who graced her with your participation on her 95th birthday. Her son, his wife and I had a Facetime visit with her last Thursday. She sounded very weak and somewhat disengaged and unhappy about our visit. She wanted to ... Continue Reading →
‘Holding on to Hope’
Nov. 1, 2020 Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church, offered the sermon at the National Cathedral’s Nov. 1 service, "Holding on to Hope: A National Service for Healing and Wholeness." Click on the photo above to watch the video. Before his 2015 election as presiding ... Continue Reading →
Well-wishers bring birthday to Sarah Stevenson
Oct. 26, 2020 Elloree Erwin's report on today's drive-by birthday celebration for her sister Sarah Stevenson: "The drive by was a GREAT success. We expected 50 vehicles; we had 48. The entire drive by was recorded. Nathan, with WCCB, did a great job recording. "Sarah was able to be brought ... Continue Reading →
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