Jerry Jackson's blog

"The rain wept upon the warmth of the Earth, and through the clearing lens I saw a lush and fertile land..."

If you were asked to name the sweetest sound you can remember from childhood, what would it be? Perhaps it was the crack of a baseball bat at spring practice.

This past December, an icon in the world of magazines ceased publication.

All my life, I have been a dedicated fan of NC State basketball.

With 2013 now upon us, the usual discussions about "New Year's resolutions" have commenced.

When it comes to Christmas tree decorating, people seem to be divided into two camps: artificial and "real".

Many communities in southeastern NC begin Christmas celebrations early in November.

I seem to remember posting a blog entry recently about how October is usually a "quiet" month for weather in North Carolina.

Have any of you ever been "snapped" by a pack of chewing gum?

Imagine being hit by a Category 4 hurricane on Christmas Eve.

Talk about a room with a view!

How well do you know Kyle and Allen? They are known for being rather distant, and can be found in South Dakota.

"A Journey that begins where everything ends". "You can't escape the most powerful force in the universe".

Isn't it funny how a costume can become a moment frozen in time? A few weeks ago, I took a trip to my hometown to help dad move some boxes into storage.

There are 2 types of people in North Carolina- those who like slaw on their barbecue sandwich, and those who do not.