mattiolimonicaJan 301 minA Tale of Two GrottosDuring my academic career, I’ve been blessed by two grottos- one in Western NY - the other in North Carolina en route from the Piedmont t...
mattiolimonicaDec 20, 20204 minBring Wegmans To CharlotteGiven the uptick in recent media interest in the beloved Bring Wegmans to Charlotte group, I invited its founder and fearless leader, Dr....
mattiolimonicaDec 19, 20201 minChristmas at Daniel Stowe Botanical GardensDaniel Stowe Botanical Gardens has been a favorite go-to place for me since my move to Belmont, NC in 2019. This year marked my first Chr...
mattiolimonicaDec 1, 20201 minEn Route to the High Country (Installment 3) McAdenvilleLast Stop: Once you’ve visited Cramerton, do take the seven minute drive over to McAdenville, famous as Christmas Town USA. This town is ...
mattiolimonicaNov 29, 20201 minEn Route to the High Country (Installment 2) CramertonNext stop: Cramerton! Return to the highway or better yet, take the short drive via Wilkinson Boulevard (its name changes to Franklin as ...
mattiolimonicaNov 28, 20202 minEn Route to the High Country : Belmont NCMillions of visitors pass through Charlotte, North Carolina, travelling west en route to the High Country. Charlotte itself is an interes...
mattiolimonicaNov 26, 20201 minMeet The Meck DecSourced from the Mecklenburg Historical Society, this document declares independence specifically by and for Mecklenburg County, North Ca...
mattiolimonicaNov 26, 20201 minBelmont’s Central ParkIn the heart of Belmont, North Carolina sits a park as active, diversified and lovely as any you’ll find. Situated in the heart of downtow...
mattiolimonicaNov 25, 20201 minSix Years That Launched A PresidencyA visit to the President James K. Polk Historic Sight in Pineville NC provides tremendous insight into the times. While President Polk li...
mattiolimonicaNov 25, 20201 minAdventure awaits!In the process of discovering my new home state....in the midst of pandemic. That means lots of distancing indoors and much more time spe...