A suggestion for the "Ladies Night Out".  I haven't been to The Darling House, but I have been to The May Street Market at 1010 N. May Street in Southern Pines and can recommend it to you!  On Friday nights, there is a live band from 7:00 - 10:00.  There are lots of friendly people who have a great time!   Last Friday night the band was Joyner, Young and Marie and people were dancing in the aisles!   The band is loud, but that seems to be a part of the fun.  I can recommend The May Street Market Burger and the popcorn on the tables is great!  The website for The May Street Market is http://www.maystmarket.com/.  On the website, you can find the schedule for the bands, the menu, etc.  I recommend that you plan ahead and call The Market for reservations, 910-692-4110.   Morris Pennington, the owner, will reserve a table for you and your friends.  I have seen tables for 2 and tables for 10 or more.  Morris will remember your name and make you feel welcome and appreciated.  The atmosphere is casual and comfortable.   Friendships have been made and there have even been weddings and birthday celebrations at this unique place in Southern Pines.   Breakfast and Lunch are also served.  If you decide to give The Market at try, I hope that you have a great time. 

Lucretia Pinnock - Realty World - Pinnock Real Estate - 910-692-6767

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I hope that you had a wonderful time when you celebrated the 4th of July.  Tell about your celebration and you can win a prize for your story or picture! 

What did you do on the 4^th of July? What are your traditions for the Birthday of America?  As I watched the fireworks with my family, I reflected on our Independence Day celebrations.   Our history as a nation is one of strength and courage.  And, I began to wonder if our children know the history of The Star Spangled Banner, the History of Our Flag, and the stories of the Revolutionary War.  With that in mind, I went to The Country Bookshop in Southern Pines.  This is a wonderful bookshop, and worth a visit for sure!  I found some beautiful books for  my grandchildren that tell the stories of the men, women and children who have been a part of making The United States of America the great nation that it is. 

I decided that it would be fun to hear about the traditions of other families.  Then, I had the idea of a contest.  Everyone loves a contest.  So, draw a picture, write a poem a song, or write a story about your Independence Day Traditions.  Mail it or drop it by my office, Realty World - Pinnock Real Estate  at 115 E. Pennsylvania Ave. in Southern Pines, or 15 Dawn Road in Pinehurst.  Or send it to me in an e-mail -  lucretiapinnock@nc.rr.com.  The prize is a beautiful book  AMERICA   THE MAKING OF A NATION  by Charlie Samuels and a trip for Ice Cream! 

On the 4^th of August, the winner will be announced and the prize will be awarded.   Be sure to include your name, address, e-mail address and phone number with your entry.

Following are some quotes that I found in several books that I purchased at The Country Bookshop in Southern Pines.

"On July 4, 1776, the original thirteen colonies declared their independence from Great Britain. This new United States of America adopted a constitution in 1787.  The next year, on the fourth of July, the citizens of Philadelphia held a parade in celebration.  Over the years, this practice continued.  The Fourth of July, or Independence Day, has become a time for flags, parades, picnics, and fireworks."

"The diligent Stars and Stripes waved on through the long and pounding night, while patriots prayed that they would see their flag at morning's light"

"From a boat in Baltimore Harbor, Francis Scott Key observed the British bombing of Fort McHenry in the War of 1812.  During the night he saw only glimpses of the American flag through the smoke and flare of light.  The next morning, he was so happy to see the flag still flying that he began writing a poem.  Later, this poem was put to the tune of another song and became America's national anthem, "The Star Spangled Banner".  The flag that inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner" was made by Mary Pickersgillo and her daughter, Caroline.  It measured thirty feet by forty-two feet.  It was wide as most two-story houses are tall!  Today, that restored flag is on display at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D. C."

"Betsy Ross, a seamstress, did sew one of the earliest versions of the flag for the Pennsylvania Navy in 1777.  As for who made the very first flag, it is still a mystery"

"There is nothing wrong with America that faith, love of freedom, intelligence, and energy of her citizens cannot cure"  Dwight D. Eisenhower, President of the United States of America

"Do not destroy that immortal emblem of humanity, the Declaration of Independence."  Abraham Lincoln

"Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes."  Benjamin Franklin

"The Liberty Bell is a very significant symbol for the entire democratic world."  Nelson Mandela

"To live under the American Constitution is the greatest political privilege that was ever accorded to the human race."  Calvin Coolidge

 

George Washington 1^st President  1789 - 1797 was "America's Greatest Commander"

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4, 1826.  Jesse Helms, Senator from North Carolina died on July 4, 2008

"American women stopped buying British stuff.  It was a boycott. (Maybe we should call it a girlcott. Or a ladycott.)  Buying British fabric became a big fashion "no".  Making homemade cloth was the cool thing to do.  Tea drinking slowed to a drip as patriotic families turned to chocolate, coffee, and cider.  Tempers started to boil."  The Boston Tea Party was in 1773 when 342 crates of tea were thrown into Boston Harbor to protest the Tea Act.

"We possess a Spirit that will not be conquered.  Abigail Adams in a letter to her husband, John, who because the second American president in 1797."

"It is not in numbers, but in unity that our great strength lies...  From Common Sense by Thomas Paine. 

"The American Revolution lasted for eight long years. (1775 - 1783).  The end of the war, thousands of soldiers and regular people were dead.  Tens of thousands were hurt or disabled.  Houses were robbed and burned, barns and shops destroyed, animals stolen, and crops ruined.  Our world had changed forever" 

God Bless America!

Presented by Lucretia Pinnock, Realty World - Pinnock Real Estate, 910-215-6957, 115 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines, NC 28387

 

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Recently I saw a performance of the Drumming class from West Pine Middle School.  Wow - It was great!   Teacher, Marci Houseman, started this class this year at West Pine.  It is the only one at a middle school in Moore County.  The students make great music with lots of different drums and other percussion instruments.  Music touches people, and especially children, in such a positive way.  After seeing this performance and the result of the theme - Discipline, Respect United through Music, my real estate company, Realty World - Pinnock Real Estate will sponsor this class with the purchase of a drum that is needed.  It was a moving experience!  Congratulations to West Pine Middle School and Mrs. Houseman for your vision and dedication! 

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Recently,  I read a Blog written by Brian Buffini, a leader I admire.  It was named "You can do it, Briney" 

I have 3 daughters and 7 grandchildren.  When I read the blog, I wanted to share it with my dauthers, so I e-mailed it to them.  One of my daughters, Marci Houseman, responded with words that are "music to a mother's ears".  She said that I had always been her cheerleader and how that had helped her to accomplish things in her life.  She is a teacher at West Pine Middle School, ( a really great teacher, I might add) and the mother of 4 children.  Her plate is very full, and I appreciated her thoughtful reply.  And, to top it off, she gave me a "cheerleader" charm for Mother's Day. 

All that is said,  so that I can share the following words with you.  We all live in a high pressure world and need Cheerleaders from time to time.  There is so much negativity in our world, and having a cheerleader at home can make all of the difference.  I remember and understand the challenges parents face and admire parents who are working so hard to do the right things with their children.   So, to all of you wonderful parents who are working so hard - Keep up the good work! 

You can do it! 

"That was the phrase I heard most growing up as a child. My mother was consistent and relentless in encouraging me to believe in myself. As a young boy, I was very small and slight for my age. (I've filled out nicely in recent years!) I was also put into school early and I was typically a year and half to two years younger than my classmates. My mother didn't want me to know I was small or young or had any other potential shortcomings or excuses. She just consistently championed me to believe in myself.

 

A funny thing happened. I guess it worked! I can never remember a time when I didn't believe in myself. In fact not having many pictures of my youth, I don't ever remember being small or thinking of myself as small. Today, one of my youngest children is very small and slight, but I've kept up my mother's winning ways by telling him he's unstoppable and there's nothing he can't do. At every turn, his stature is an advantage to him. When he plays basketball, we remind him of the diminutive Spud Webb who at five foot seven was an all-star in the NBA.

 

Maybe you didn't have a cheerleader growing up, but there's nothing to say you can't be your own cheerleader today. Not only that, but I have found it even more empowering to become other peoples' cheerleaders. A word of encouragement spoken at the right time can be life-changing for someone.

 

The words we say to ourselves and others can make all the difference in the world. Make sure you're building up; not tearing down, encouraging; not discouraging, strengthening belief and not causing doubt. You can do it... "

  submitted by Lucretia Pinnock of Realty World - Pinnock Real Estate 910-215-6957 e-mail lucretiapinnock@nc.rr.com

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Wow - Flying with the Young Eagles! 
On Saturday, 2 of my grandchildren and I had a great experience at the Southern Pines Airport.  A wonderful group called the EAA Young Eagles sponsored a FREE flight for children 8 - 17 around Moore County.  Mike Jones, my neighbor in Southern Pines, told me about the flying opportunity.  Lindsey and Ben Houseman, my grandchildren, and I saw the beauty of our area from about 2000 feet!  Lindsey and Ben spotted schools, the Pinehurst Hotel, the train station in Southern Pines, and even my real estate office on Pennsylvania Ave. as well as lots of other sights.  They learned about the parts of the airplane, the color of the fuel, some flying principles such as lift, and were thrilled to hear our pilot "Jonesy"talk to them and the tower through their ear phones  It was an extremely smooth take-off, flight, and landing.  Mike is a great pilot!!!  Since there were no other children waiting in line, I went along for the ride!  I guess I was a "Senior Eagle".    It was a great experience to share with my grandchildren and a choice opportunity for children here in Moore County! 
I want to thank the Pilots who gave freely of their time on Saturday as well as all of the people who sponsored this great event.  The Air Force JROTC students from Pinecrest were there to help the children (and adults) with the paper work!  FYI - Harrison Ford (Indiana Jones) is the Chairman of Young Eagles and is an EAA member and Young Eagles pilot.  Each child received a great brochure with a picture of Harrison Ford and information about aviation.  At the end of the flight, Lindsey and Ben received a certificate signed by Pilot, Mike Jones, and Harrison Ford.  Another Wow! 
So, mark your calendars for May of next year.  This was the 6th year for this event.  Thanks for the information from my neighbor, Mike Jones, I was able to make a great memory with 2 of my grandchildren. And it was FREE.  When I hear about the schedule for next year, I will pass the word along!  It was great fun. 
And, by the way, after the flight, the afternoon was completed by a trip to the Ice Cream Parlor in Southern Pines.  Lindsey and Ben had chili/cheese fries, a hamburger, and a shake each!  And I must not forget that the vending machines at the airport have bargain snacks (Ben had a honey bun) and cold drinks for less than $1.00.  We won't miss it next year that is for sure.  Lucretia Pinnock - Realty World - Pinnock Real Estate 910-215-6957  lucretiapinnock@nc.rr.com  

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I am a real estate agent and have lived in Moore County since 1983.  I found the followiing information to be valuable.  Here is something that I read recently.  "Trulia.com says buying a home near excellent schools shields the home from industry downturns.  Trulia analyzed data on 125,000 schools and found that despite the economic downturn in the real estate market, homes across the nation with highly rated local schools generally maintain or increase their value."  Moore County schools rate near the top in the state of North Carolina and that has been the case for many, many years.  This is just another of the reasons to live and invest in real estate in Moore County!    Lucretia Pinnock - Realty World - Pinnock Real Estate - 910-215-6957

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