Last night in Raleigh, NC, the Connells performed a free concert as part of Raleigh Downtown Live.  I was there, at the front of the stage as I have been on several occasions before.  I thought back to my time at camp and with EYC and remember how many people listened to the Connells then. I thought of many of you, my fellow Chanco Oncers, fondly.   I remember a concert at the Boathouse in Norfolk, and it being like an EYC reunion.  Anyway, as I stood 10 feet from the Connells themselves,  continue reading »

I was slow to get the news of Bishop Frank's passing. I was in his small group at Senior High that year. Since the first time I met him his has had a special place in my heart. I still have a picture of us with our braids on cross dress night. I also have a picture of him when he confirmed me the following spring. When I heard the news, my first phone call was to Mike Stallings. Mike, too was in my small group so many years ago, we have remained close friends. Mike and I were in each other's weddings, he even walked me down the aisle.  continue reading »