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FIELD NOTES: Garden planning is empowering

FIELD NOTES: Garden planning is empowering

The author, John Marek, is a writer and executive director of the Anson Economic Development Partnership. Late last week, I made my final visit to New Beginnings Moravian Garden for 2020. Fittingly, it was an overcast day with a raw breeze and a hint of rain in the...
FIELD NOTES: Heading north for Christmas

FIELD NOTES: Heading north for Christmas

The author, John Marek, is a writer and executive director of the Anson Economic Development Partnership. On Nov. 12, 1994, my wife Janet and I sat high in the stands of Bowling Green’s Doyt Perry Stadium for what we believed would be the coronation of our alma mater...
FIELD NOTES: All that’s old will be absurd again

FIELD NOTES: All that’s old will be absurd again

The author, John Marek, is a writer and executive director of the Anson Economic Development Partnership. I’ve never met George Clooney, but I did see him “around town” several times during the spring and summer of 2007. During my first year working for the Greater...
FIELD NOTES: Jesus, Mary, and (occasionally) Joseph

FIELD NOTES: Jesus, Mary, and (occasionally) Joseph

The author, John Marek, is a writer and executive director of the Anson Economic Development Partnership. I have spent most of the past two days shuttling back and forth between Wadesboro and West Jefferson. Our Rotary Club is selling Christmas wreaths this year as a...
Field Notes: Useless junk I kinda wanted

Field Notes: Useless junk I kinda wanted

The author, John Marek, is a writer and executive director of the Anson Economic Development Partnership. The very first magazine subscription I ever had was to Boy’s Life. Although the exact details have grown murky with the years, I’m guessing I started...