“Poetry is the synthesis of hyacinths and biscuits.” —Carl Sandburg

Happy 148th birthday to the poet and author Carl Sandburg, born on this day in 1878. His estate is in nearby Flat Rock, NC, where he lived from 1945 until his death in 1967.

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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical @ Flat Rock Playhouse - 6th Jun, 2025 (6th Jun, 2025) Beautiful: The Carole King MusicalJune 6 - July 5Step into the captivating world of Beautiful, a Tony Award-winning musical that tells the inspiring true story of legendary singer-song...

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Western North Carolina Literary Travels One of my very best friends from high school, Sarah, is expecting her first baby, so last weekend I got to go visit her in North Carolina for her baby shower.

Besties, books, and goats? What more could you ask for in a weekend trip?

Read about it here: open.substack.com/pub/theresti...

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