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From the editor aith can be a challenging subject to tackle. There are so many divisive opinions about religion, especially as it becomes increasingly interwoven with politics. This issue is not about politics. It’s about people, and the role their beliefs play in their lives. Take our cover ladies, for example. They come from three different faith backgrounds, but they got along famously at the cover shoot for this issue, laughing and encouraging one another the whole time. In fact, they already knew each other through their involvement in various interfaith efforts. It may seem simple, but I think following their example is the key to making things better for everyone. Let’s look not at what someone wears, what she believes or what others of her religion have done. Each of us is an individual, and we should be treated as such. Kindness and forgiveness are the cornerstones of every major religion. Those shared values can transcend an awful lot if we commit ourselves to them.
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Breaking the stained glass
Female religious leaders speak about defying stereotypes By Erin Shaw Her contributor
I think women leaders are more accepted and appreciated, and not merely tolerated as a sidekick to mainstream ministers. — Rev. Eve Rogers
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rarely hold top leadership positions in religious organizations, researchers with the Pew Research Center found last year. While many women are finding roles within organizations, few have broken the highest level of that stain glass ceiling. Greenville became a bright spot in
the gender and religion conversation in 2009 when Congregation Bayt Shalom hired Alysa Stanton, Judaism’s first black female rabbi. Stanton was relieved of her role two years later, but it was a progressive move for a small city in a Southern state steeped in tradition. As the area grows (downtown Greenville is expected to double by 2019) so too does the acceptance of
women as pastors, ministers and members of congregation committees. Her Magazine spoke with three influential women in Greenville who are leaders in their religious communities and asked them to share their thoughts on faith and gender equality. Interviews have been edited and condensed for clarity
Pastor Eve Rogers leads attendees in prayer at a candelight ceremony honoring nine victims of the deadly shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C. at New Dimensions Community Church in 2015. (Daily
Rev. Eve Rogers
Founder and pastor at New Dimensions Community Church
THEOLOGICAL START The calling of God inspired Rogers to found New Dimensions nearly 10 years ago. Before that, she taught bible study for 35 years. “That’s my love,” she said. “When I’m preaching there is a lot of teaching, expounding and explaining the word.” BEING A WOMAN RELIGIOUS LEADER “It’s very engaging, sometimes challenging, but always rewarding when you connect with people to help, serve and lift them. I think that acceptance [of women religious leaders] has increased and become warmer over the past 20 www.reflector.com/her
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years. I’m from Greenville, so I’ve been in the church here for most of my life. I’ve seen the metamorphosis. I think women leaders are more accepted and appreciated, and not merely tolerated as a sidekick to mainstream ministers. Women leaders here are stepping up and standing up and maintaining their ground, not only ministerially but civically. Hopefully, five years from now, we’ll grow even more.” SCRIPTURE “I enjoy being a vessel for God. He accepts and uses women — it’s in scripture! God created women in his own likeness, and I’m so thankful he created me a woman.” 7
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Samar Badwan
Spokeswoman and board member for Al-Masjid Islamic Center & Mosque
I’m an ordinary citizen in this
Reverend Bob Hudak welcomes Samar Badwan (left) and Sabrin Wshah (mid-
community like everyone else,
ian programs in Jerusalem in 2015.
but feel our religion needs a voice and I felt I needed to step up and be that voice.
dle) to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church to hear Anne Lynn speak about humanitar-
THEOLOGICAL START In addition to her role with the Islamic center, Badwan is involved with the Human Relations Council for the City of Greenville, the Interfaith Alliance and Interfaith Clergy. She returned to the mosque after a brief period of religious detachment. “I had a spiritual reawakening, you could say. I felt, spiritually, that I was ready to not only cover — I wear a hijab — but I was ready to take on a role to let my non-Muslim community know we are also a part of this community,” she said. “I wanted to give us females a voice and let others know not to be afraid to come up to and speak to us and ask us questions.” BEING A WOMAN RELIGIOUS LEADER “I’m an ordinary citizen in this community like everyone else, but feel our
religion needs a voice and I felt I needed to step up and be that voice. Some people think it’s a myth that [Muslim women] have careers and community leadership roles. If you’re of a different religion or culture, you might not think of a Muslim woman in that capacity. It’s the reason why I involve myself so heavily. People never thought women covering themselves was a choice. And it is. A lot of people here say, ‘Oh I didn’t know that.’ We want them to know that women can have families and careers and leadership roles in their community at whatever level.” INSPIRATION “Quite honestly, all Muslim women inspire me. They all play a role, however large or small. They might not know it, but when I hear them speak and tell their stories, it has an impact on me.”
Pastor Donna Kraus President of ECU Religious Life for The Well Episcopal Lutheran Campus Ministry
I’m OK being called a sister in Christ if someone is not comfortable calling me a pastor. I just try to explain to people what I’m doing and why I’m in ministry.
Pastor Donna Kraus and two students attend the Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina in February. (Contributed photo)
THEOLOGICAL START Kraus was an educator and owner of several Sylvan Learning Centers before becoming a pastor. “I felt this call to ministry but kept thinking, ‘Forget it. It’s not going to work,’” she said. Then one day, someone was interested in buying her learning centers. “And I thought, ‘OK, no more excuses.” She was 48 years old when she went to seminary school. BEING A WOMAN RELIGIOUS LEADER “Some people are taken by surprise because in this area we do have churches that do not recognize women going into ministry. For those who’ve been exposed to women in ministry, for most of them, it’s very accepted.
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I’m OK being called a sister in Christ if someone is not comfortable calling me a pastor. I just try to explain to people what I’m doing and why I’m in ministry.” WORKING WITH STUDENTS “What I enjoy about working with students is they are unpredictable. It’s refreshing to be with them. It’s not boring. One of the things we try to do is meet with other campus ministries to see where we have similar beliefs and where we are different. A topic of discussion this month was about whether Jesus was political. I get a sense of purpose and encouragement from other pastors in general [male or female]. We are all there to share a spiritual life with students, not to compete with each other.” 9
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FAITH OPENS THE DOOR Domestic violence victim becomes an advocate for others By Beth Velliquette
a’Neika Benbow — radio show host, faith-based counselor, transplant social worker, author, single mother and survivor of domestic violence — celebrated her birthday recently and looked back on the journey that led her to that day. From living in an abusive relationship in New York to moving to Greenville and starting over, Benbow feels like she’s made her way through personal trials and come out on the other side. She hopes she can help other people through their trials with the help of God. In her book, “Sasha’s Story: Surviving A Secret Healed and Stronger,” which was published last year, she tells the story of her life. She kept an embarrassing secret. She was a social worker who knew about domestic violence and counseled victims of domestic violence, yet she herself was a victim of domestic violence. 10
Behind closed doors It started as verbal abuse when she and her husband were living in New York. He belittled her, put her down and slowly started manipulating her. He wanted her to spend all her time with him, claiming she wasn’t a good wife if she didn’t. He even tried to limit the time she spent with her family
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and was jealous of her career because she made more money than he did, Benbow said. Once their daughter was born, he began to physically abuse her and made threats that kept her fearing for herself and her daughter. “Behind closed doors, I felt like I was a prisoner sentenced to life without the possibility of parole,” she wrote in her book. “My life felt like a nightmare that I wish I could wake up from.” She prayed things would get better, and she held on to that hope. “No one knew this secret journey, and I was too afraid to tell because of the shame, guilt and fear,” she wrote. “For goodness’ sake, I have a graduate degree, good upbringing and I’m smart. How did I let this happen?” One day when things were especially bad, she called a friend, crying about her situation. www.reflector.com/her
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Her friend said, “You have said you would leave but haven’t done so yet. If God said leave, will you leave?” She realized the answer was yes, and she began to pray for strength and an open door. “The day I left was a domestic violent situation,” Benbow said. “He literally had his hands around my neck.” She fled with her daughter to her parents’ home. From there she slowly began to rebuild her life. Finding purpose Now, as a therapist and radio show host, she talks with couples and individuals about improving their relationships or looking for the open door. She said some clients don’t realize they 12
are in abusive relationships. That’s part of the reason she wrote the book. Looking back now that her mind is clear, she can see what was really happening in her life and the various stages of abuse. In the back of the book, she lists the signs of domestic abuse, types of domestic violence, the cycles of abuse and sources for help. Despite having friends and a supportive family in New York, she got the urge to move and thought North Carolina might be good place. Then one day, she was driving past a fire station in New York, the same fire station she had driven past many times before, and she noticed it said Greenville. It was the Greenville Fire District in New York.
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She took it as a sign, went home and looked up Greenville. Then she discovered she had some extended relatives living down here. “This is where God led me,” she said. Benbow said she misses the activity of New York, but she has had many opportunities since moving to Greenville, including getting a job, setting up her own therapy practice, writing the book and hosting her own radio show. The radio show, which she started about a year ago, is called “Therapy Corner.” It airs Wednesday mornings on 106.9FM Awesome Radio from 10-11 a.m. On it, Benbow tries to talk about practical matters, such as relationships, love, communiwww.reflector.com/her
It means you’re struggling with something and you need someone on the outside to help you with it. I can see your situation in a different way.
cation, parenthood or pre-marital counseling, all from a Christian perspective. She also explains how therapy can help people work through their problems and how they can develop communication skills that will see them through disagreements and difficult times. For many people, she said, therapy is taboo. People think you have to be “crazy” to go get therapy, but her philosophy is that, unless someone has a serious mental health disease, therapy should be short term. “Therapy allows you to get your mind right,” she said. “It means you’re struggling with something and you need someone on the outside to help www.reflector.com/her
you with it. I can see your situation in a different way.” Relying on faith She previously practiced secular therapy, but noticed that many clients didn’t ask about how prayer and faith fit into making improvements in their lives. She began to ask them how they felt about including it in their sessions, and she saw that they began to open up to her, talking about how they used their faith to cope with some of their problems. For example, if someone is struggling with depression, maybe because they felt guilt about a situation, she would talk to them how about God had forgiven them and they should let go of that guilt.
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She also believes God opens doors, but sometimes people don’t see them. She tries to help them see those doors and step through them. “It’s empowerment,” she said. “That’s my focus, to empower you for change for you and the generations that come after you.” In addition to her practice and her radio show, she also works as a social worker, screening people who need organ transplants. She’s excited about the next phase of her life. “God has truly opened up the opportunities of my life,” she said. “Through God I was able to get through all of the things that have challenged me in my life.” 13
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historic churches Information from Chronicles of Pitt County, a publication of the Pitt County Historical Society, and church websites.
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 411 E. Fourth St. St. Paul’s Parish was admitted to the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina in 1847. The next year, a “small and unpretentious” wooden church was built by slaves on a $50 plot of land on Pitt Street. In 1885, St. Paul’s constructed a brick building with electricity on the site and sold the original building. As the congregation grew, plans for a new facility were formed, and the present-day chapel was completed in 1930 on Fourth Street. By the mid 1970s, additional growth prompted the parish to form a mission church, St. Timothy's, which is located on Louis Street. St. Paul completed its current church building in 1997.
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The building was burned down during the Civil War and a smaller facility was built in its place. In 1893, the church relocated to East Fire Tower Road, where it still stands. The surviving members of the church turned it over to the Pitt County Historical Society in 2000. It is now used for historical society meetings, weddings, concerts and other events.
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Jarvis Memorial United Methodist Church, 510 S. Washington St. Greenville had a Methodist Society starting in 1782, but it wasn’t until St. Paul’s Episcopal Methodist Church opened in 1833 that a church was formed. The church, built on Second Street, held services once a month with a traveling preacher from Washington. In 1880, a second, larger building was constructed on the corner of Second and Greene streets. A full-time preacher was installed in 1883. It moved to the corner of Dickinson Avenue and Washington
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Street in the early 1900s. At that time, its name was changed from St. Paul’s to Jarvis Memorial in honor of one of its members, former Governor Thomas Jordan Jarvis. The church expanded its educational facilities and added to the sanctuary throughout the 20th century as attendance grew. The Taft Christian Life Center — which includes a gym, classrooms and offices — was built in 2000 on property adjacent to the church.
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that cost $50. A period of rapid growth in the 1850s was ended by the outbreak of the Civil War, which left the church with no preacher (and thus no sermons) and poor Sunday school attendance. Not until the late 1870s did the church gain steam again, but once it started, the growth was rapid. In 1890, a new church costing $13,000 was built on the original site. Eventually, Memorial Baptist spawned the creation of Arlington Street Baptist Church, Immanuel Baptist Church and Oakmont Baptist Church. Bigger facilities were constructed in 1948 and again in 1973, when it moved to Greenville Boulevard, to accommodate continued growth. A fire in 2007 destroyed much of the church, but it was able to rebuild quickly with support from the congregation and other churches.
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First Christian Church, 2810 E. 14th St. A revival in 1897 spurred the organization of the church, which held its first
service in 1900 in a Dickinson Avenue home. Regular services started the next year, when a Presbyterian congregation invited the Christian church’s congregation to share its building. A frame building was completed on Dickinson Avenue in June 1901. In 1916, the church built a $20,000 facility on West Eighth Street and became known as Eighth Street Christian Church. Looking for a more convenient and desirable location, the Eighth Street congregation relocated to Greenville Boulevard in 1968. It moved to its present location at 14th Street in the early 2000s.
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Hooker Memorial Christian Church, 1111 Greenville Blvd. SE In 1957, First Christian Church commissioned a new church. About 80 of its members formed Hooker Memorial Christian Church, so named because of the contributions of the Hooker family to the church. The members worshipped
at Elmhurst Elementary School while raising money for a permanent facility. The church’s first two buildings, totaling 13,295 square feet, were dedicated in 1961. A fellowship hall was added in 1970.
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Sycamore Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 1001 Hooker Road The church was first founded as African Baptist Church in 1867. The church changed its name to Sycamore Hill Missionary Baptist Church in the 1880s. In 1917, an updated large brick church was built at the corner of First and Greene streets. The church was forced to move in 1968 a result of a renewal project. The original church was burned by an arsonist in 1969 and its remains were sold the the city’s Redevelopment Commission. The congregation moved to a facility on Eighth Street. Its current building on Hooker Road was completed in 1998, and the Matthew T. Lewis Fellowship Hall was added in 2000.
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ave you ever wondered “What on Earth was I created for?” Or perhaps you are currently floating through life without any clear objectives as to what you should be doing. Prior to 2011, I felt the exact same way. I questioned the purpose behind all of my pain and why I had to be the one to experience it. It wasn’t until I read the book “The Purpose Driven Life” by Rick Warren in 2004 that I began to receive revelation as to why I was here. This was only two years after giving birth to my daughter, who is now fourteen, and I was just a teenager myself. Within the pages of this book, Rick shares the importance of going to God, the creator, rather than another person, the creation, to learn what His purpose was for giving me life and placing me on this Earth. In my childhood, I struggled with fitting in, fear and anxiety. As I grew older, I developed compassion for those labeled as “misfits” or who were popular but for all of the wrong reasons (if you know what I mean). I knew what it felt like to take the wrong path and head down a road of destruction when you are trying to self-medicate. I was the girl that so many said wouldn’t amount to anything. Sadly, I had several issues that not many people wanted or knew how to deal with, but my faith in God kept me from taking my life. I attempted suicide at the age of 18 by digesting a full bottle of painkillers, only to wake up with the worst headache ever. In 2011, it was laid upon my heart to begin a newsletter to encourage others. www.reflector.com/her
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I did this for one year and had no idea the impact it had on real people. This newsletter contained topics that were dear to the hearts of many and we combined spiritual principles with practical wisdom on how to overcome in various areas of life. I shared this newsletter with others within the community as well as on social media, and before I knew it, we were reaching hundreds of people per month. This newsletter was later developed into a magazine, which led to a movement called Women of Standard. In September 2012, I hosted my first conference at the Boys & Girls Club on Firetower Road. More than 250 people showed up, 80 percent of whom I did not know. In 2013, I wrote my first book, “The Power in Waiting,” and within 24 hours it became an Amazon Best Seller. I was also crowned as a National Best Selling Author, landing me in the same category as some of my favorite au-
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thors. In February 2013, I was featured on the cover of Her Magazine. Today I am a resident of Winterville and, for the past six years, I have operated Carla R. Cannon Enterprises, LLC. I travel across the globe as a transformational speaker, activating men and women into purpose. I have written eight books. My latest release, “Turbulence: A Practical Guide on How to Remain Resilient in the Midst of Every Storm” came out in August and sold more than 1,000 copies the first week. How awesome is that? I also run and operate Cannon Publishing, where my staff and I have helped dozens of men and women write their first books and launch their businesses. I also host an annual Women of Standard Conference. It started in Pitt County, but this year, we will celebrate our sixth year in Atlanta on Oct. 27-29. Why am I sharing all of this? So many think because they live in a small town purpose doesn’t dwell within them. But I am here to tell you that’s not true. I grew up right here in Pitt County. Yes, I made a lot of mistakes. I am more of a work in progress than I am a success, but I made a conscious decision each time I fell to get back up. The one person who pushed me in the midst of it all was my mother, Felicia Coward Hagans. When others gave up on me, my mother prayed for and encouraged me. I guarantee you there is someone somewhere praying for you, too. If you are reading this there is a purpose and specific assignment God has for you on this Earth. It will not be easy or convenient to fulfill, but I promise you it will be worth it. You have what it takes to be successful. 21
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Use everyone’s favorite childhood game to find new pieces for fall By Caity Barnes Her contributor Indecisive about which trends you should splurge on? Maybe this wil be your tell-tale. The classic game M.A.S.H. is the go-to fortune telling game for elementary and middle schoolers. The acronym stands for “Mansion, Apartment, House or Shack,” but this grown-up version tell us what items to add to our closets instead. Close your eyes and draw the infamous swirl in the box below, count across the spiral to reveal the magic number for the game. Example: The spiral below is six lines wide, so starting with the first earring, count to six and mark off that option. Keep going until you have just one item in each category.
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Statement Earring
Mignonne Gavigan Mini Madeline Earring $125, Monkee’s
Sheila Fajl Roxana Earring $60, Catalog Connection
Lisi Lerch Tassel Earring $98, Catalog Connection
Layered Tassel Earring $18, Francesca’s
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Olive You Cold Shoulder top $3999, Shimmer Boutique
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Florentine Sweater $89, Bevello
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Bold Sleeve
In the shade top $34 , Catalog Connection 95
Brisa Ruffle Sleeve Knit Dress $48, Francesca’s
Floral Embroidered OTS Dress 99 $49 , Shimmer Boutique
Plaid Tie Back Peplum Top, $5450, Loft
Harper Mid Rise Destructed Skinny Jean $44, Francesca’s
Cool Girl Fringe Bottom Jeans $55, Truly Yours Boutique
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BE BOLD
Tips from professional makeup artist Meagan Wilson
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utumn has arrived, and it’s time to be BOLD! Express yourself with glitter eyeliners or eye shadows, then make it pop with red lips! In addition to using contrasting colors, play with texture contrasts. Pair a liquid liner cat-eye with a matte lipstick. You can also turn this into an evening look with full coverage foundation, smokey eyes and a darker shade of lip color. To complete these looks, you’ll need cotton swabs, concealer, waterproof eyeliner, waterproof mascara, a bright lip pencil and a lip color in your desired finish. Meagan Wilson is a makeup artist at The Scissory in Greenville. She also does freelance work. See more of her artistry on Facebook or Instagram @meaganwilsonmua. 26
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Cleanse, exfoliate and moisturize your fface ace and lips before makeup application.
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MY FALL FAVORITES
Below is a little inspiration for looks that can be created using my favorite products and your existing beauty arsenal. I used the following products on everyone: SkinActive cleanser | Moisturizer | Make Up For Ever skin equalizer | NYX setting spray
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NO7 Stay Perfect Liquid Eyeliner
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SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Cleanser & Waterproof Makeup Remover
Make Up For Ever STEP1 Skin Equalizer
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Favorite: Smashbox Always on Matte Liquid
Favorite: NYX Hot Singles Eyeshadow in
Lipstick in “Disorderly”
“Showgirl”
From your stash: Purple eye shadow
From your stash: Black eyeliner and a brow
Tip: Blend the eyeshadow on the lower lash
pencil in medium brown
line with a small, angled brush.
Tip: Smudge the eyeliner to get this smoky look.
CoverGirl Lashblast Hydrofuge Waterproof Mascara
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When applying mascara, start at the root of your lashes and then roll the wand to coat your y our lashes from the base. This T his creates the illusion of tthicker, hicker, darker lashes.
Smashbox Always On Matte Liquid Lipstick
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NYX Dewy Finish Makeup Setting Spray
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Favorite: NO7 Stay Perfect Liquid Eyeliner;
uid Lipstick in “Bang-Bang”
Smashbox Always on Matte Liquid Lipstick
From your stash: Taupe eyeshadow
in “Disorderly”
Tip: Apply eyeshadow in the eyelid crease,
From your stash: Gold eye shadow
blending out in the direction best suited for
Tip: Try NYX Ultra Pearl Mania Loose Pow-
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Create a forest under glass By Kim Newsom Her contributor
“If you wish to make anything grow, you must understand it, and understand it in a very real sense. ‘Green fingers’ are a fact and a mystery only to the unpracticed. But green fingers are the extensions of a verdant heart.” — Russell Page
art of gardening is gathering strong knowledge. You must develop an understanding of the needs of living organisms, the process of the life and decay cycle, and especially an understanding of the effects of outside influential pressures, whether that pressure be from insects, weather or even the gardener. The external environment determines much of the health of plants and exerting limited control over that environment is every gardener’s daily affair. Our control is always limited, though, except in one case: the terrarium. Terrariums come in many forms, but generally they are sealed glass containers. The history of the terrarium dates back to the late 1800s thanks to an accidental discovery by gardening enthusiast Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward. Ward was an avid collector of fern specimens and is rumored to have had more than 25,000 varieties in his herbarium upon his death. While observing a Sphinx Moth’s transformation from a chrysalis he stored in a glass jar with leaf mould, Ward witnessed the sprouting of plants under glass. He successfully grew a fern specimen within that first terrarium for several years until the lid rusted away. What he learned from that accident was that controlling the environment can be conducive to plant growth. He gained an understanding of temperature control, humidity levels and the benefit of protection from the elements. Ward unintentionally created an artificial microclimate.
A terrarium gives us a way to carry on our gardening indoors when the temperatures dip. This time of year is prime time for collecting moss, one of the easiest terrarium plants to grow. Moss does not have roots but has high moisture needs and will be rewarding for the first-time terrarium gardener. If you would like to try your hand at a woodland ecosystem under glass, try this simple setup: Gather materials • Glass container, preferably with a lid • Small and large pebbles of gravel or stone • Peat moss, pre-dampened • Potting soil for acid-loving plants or African Violet potting mix • Sphagnum moss • Locally harvested moss, with permission of course • Bark, twigs or stones with or without lichen and moss growth • Decorative gemstones, glass or figurines • Miniature ferns or plants
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Planting Process Begin with a clean, dry glass container. I prefer one that is easy to reach into rather than the narrow necked vessels. Fill the bottom with a layer of pebbles. The pebbles can be fine gravel or large stones depending on your desired aesthetic effect. The purpose of the stone layer is to hold excess water that drains from the soil and to maintain a high humidity within the jar. Fill with stone approximately one-third of the height of the jar. Next add a Ÿ inch layer of sphagnum moss over the stone to prevent the soil from leaching beneath. Mix the dampened peat moss with the potting soil and then add a ½-1 layer of the soil mixture over the sphagnum moss. It is best to create varying height levels of soil in the jar to better imitate a larger natural landscape. You can make one side lower and the other side higher. At this point, small plants can be added and various stones can be set in place. Larger stones look best if partially buried to maintain a natural landscape effect. Pieces of bark or decorative items can be added to create height and interest to the garden. Now add the moss, pressing down to establish contact between the moss and the soil. Mix moss varieties together to give textural interest. Gently water when done, being careful not to overwater. Place the lid on top and place in a bright window without direct sunlight. This garden would do well under a desk lamp with bright LED bulbs. Watering will not be needed for several days in this enclosed microclimate, and you can use the level of water in the stone layer to help you determine watering needs. 30
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Need a source of moss to start? Try www.mossacres.com.
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Enjoy comfort foods without getting too comfortable
By Robin Tant Her contributor
During this time of the year, we think about crisp temperatures, spending time with family and friends and, of course, comfort foods! Mouth-watering foods fuel our bodies and provide us with a sense of warmth and coziness when it is cold outside. It is easy to overindulge in richer, heavier foods that often contain more calories, sugar, fat and sodium than you expected. One tip is to add more vege32
tables and fruit to your favorite recipes. Soups and casseroles are easy ways to get a savory, satisfying meal that curbs your craving, but with less calories. Many autumn and winter vegetables, such as collards, cauliflower, winter squash, okra and cabbage are available. To make it even more seasonal and festive, try spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg or ginger! Another easy way to add in hearty
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veggies in the cooler months is to try variations of “greens,” such as collard and mustard greens. These super foods contain vitamins A and C, fiber and many other nutrients and can be found year-round. If you are aiming for a milder taste, try adding carrots, cucumbers, celery, apple or lemon. Enjoy the crisp temperatures and get ready to curl up with a book and enjoy your favorite comfort foods! www.reflector.com/her
BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND WHITE BEAN SOUP RECIPE Makes four servings Recipe adapted from www.epicurious.com Total Time: 35 minutes Ingredients: • 1 large garlic clove, minced, or garlic powder) • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1/2 small butternut squash (1 lb), peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces • 1 c chicken broth • 3 c water • 1 (16-19 oz) can white beans, rinsed and drained (low-sodium or no salt added) • 2 canned whole tomatoes, coarsely chopped (low sodium or no salt added) • 1 tsp finely chopped fresh sage • Pumpkin seeds (optional) • Cheese (optional) Cook garlic in olive oil in a three-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden, about one minute. Add squash, broth, water, beans, tomatoes and sage and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until squash is tender, about 20 minutes. Mash some of squash against side of saucepan to thicken soup. Remove from heat. Add salt and pepper to taste. Optional: While soup is simmering, cook pumpkin seeds in remaining tablespoon of oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat, stirring, until seeds are plump and lightly toasted, 2-4 minutes. Serve soup sprinkled with pumpkin seeds and cheese. Nutrition: 281 calories, 44.49 g carbohydrates, 11.6 g fiber, 8.24 g total fat, 245 g sodium
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Smith Produce sells fresh fruits and vegetables at the Leroy James Farmers’ Market.
A bountiful Exploring Pitt County’s farmers’ market By Christina Ruotolo
n Saturday mornings in Greenville, the Leroy James Farmers’ Market, located on County Home Road, comes alive with the sights and sounds of late summer and early fall: the sizzling of pork rinds, the smell of roasted peanuts, the sight of yellow hulls holding corn hostage. Your mouth waters the moment you walk in the open air market, which is always bustling with activity and energy. It feels like stepping back into a time when life was simpler and 34
markets like this were our only grocery stores. Hundreds of years ago, farmers spent all day in the fields tilling the soil, planting the seeds and watching their harvest grow while craftsmen carved wood for furniture, bakers baked pies and bread, and others canned veggies and churned milk into butter. Once their harvest was ready, they loaded their wagons and headed to markets along the edge of town to provide their goods to the community. Their hard work and dedication has
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remain open until early December to treat patrons to the flavorful bounty of the fall harvest. The Pumpkins, gourds, apples, potatoes and other hearty vegetables that get us through the winter months are on full display. During a recent visit, I met several of the beautiful people who work their land to bring goods from their farm to our dinner table. They inspired me to cook more, eat healthier and get to know my local farmers. Jerry Smith and his daughter Cassandra of Jerry Smith Produce, Livestock & Poultry in Blounts Creek have been coming to the farmers’ market for years. Jerry has been farming for more than 55 years. They enjoy bringing their fresh produce to customers on a weekly basis. They maintain a yearround farm, providing customers a va-
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“Mama” Sue Kepler sells a variety of canned goods.
riety of colorful, fresh produce including corn, cabbage, cucumbers, squash, zucchini, peppers, beets, potatoes, sweet potatoes and gigantic carrots, just to name a few. Looking for a homemade sweet treat, flavorful jelly or fresh baked bread? Make sure to stop by and see Mama Sue. “Mama” Sue Kepler and her husband, former police officer Bob, have been married for more than 40 years. They sell breads, jellies and a chocolate pie that is so delicious you’ll want to eat it in one sitting. The Keplers started out at the market 18 years ago selling roses and fresh-baked bread. They found the bread sold better. The rest is jelly, jam and chocolate pie history. Jeff Cobb and his wife, Gloria, have been selling wares from their company, Just Plain Nuts, for three years. The salted peanuts come from Edenton. When asked how many peanuts they have sold over the years, Jeff Cobb replied, “More than a bread box but less than a truck load.” If you are looking for handmade art, go see Martin Griggs, a retired welding instructor who lives in Pitt County and creates unique metal and glass creations with a goal to “re-purpose, reuse and recycle.” A lot of his pieces are made from old Freon tanks. His charming decorated pumpkins or black cat art are sure to add beauty to your fall home displays. Before you leave the farmers’ market, grab a bag of fresh fried pork rinds from Romeo Creations, a small farm located in Dudley. Owner Ilene Romeo will be there to greet you, frying up pork rinds while you chat. Make sure to go meet your local farmers and thank them for their dedication to their land and craft, and for helping our region thrive. The Leroy James Farmers’ Market is open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information on the vendors and yearly events, visit www.www.pittcountync.gov/599/ Farmers-Market or call LaRita Johnson at 252-355-7612. Christina Ruotolo, 39 is an Advertising Account Executive and Hot Dish writer for The Daily Reflector. She also works at Barnes and Noble Booksellers and teaches creative writing. 36
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Is faith an important part of your life?
“Yes it is! I believe it saved my life as I battled stage three breast cancer.” Lita Ward 53, Greenville
“Yes, I believe in a higher power and have faith that that higher power will help direct me in my purpose for life.” Crystal Hildenbrand 44, Greenville
“Christianity is my center and my guiding point.” Cindy Reaves 40, Ayden
“Yes, very important part of my life! God and my faith is what gives me strength and pulls me out of tough moments. I strongly believe in the power of praying daily. Scriptures gives you a point of reference in any circumstance or situation that you are currently in.” Zulena Staton, 35, Greenville
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Thankful Reflecting on how far I’ve come
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n November, so many special things happen in my life personally: my mom’s birthday, my daddy’s birthday (although he has passed away) and Thanksgiving! I love the month of November because I am reminded of so many blessings in my life. As I was reflecting back over my year, I realized that I have truly been blessed. I could name so many things and people that I am thankful for, but there is not enough room in this entire magazine to contain it all. I am truly a rich woman! In the month of August, my family and I, along with one of our best couple friends, were blessed to take a trip to Disney World. This was my 9-yearold daughter’s first time flying and first time going to Disney World. I wish you could have seen her eyes light up and the excitement that she displayed. As I stood there watching her, I became emotional thinking about how when I was her age, I could only dream about such an experience. You see, growing up, we did not have money to do anything extra. There were no Disney trips, no dance recitals and no
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afterschool and summer camps. There was no such thing as having an allowance or going shopping just because I wanted something new. There was no Amazon Prime. I wore hand-me-down clothing and we went to Social Services to pick up food so we could eat. (I must admit, that government cheese we had made the best grilled cheese sandwiches you ever wanted to eat.) I have grown to a place in life where I do not ever want to take anything in my life for granted. I know I have access to much more than I had when I was growing up, and I never want to forget. I always remind my daughter and myself that we did not always have these precious privileges, and there is power in being thankful.
Even if you didn’t grow up in a financially struggling family, there is so much for each of us to be thankful for. I want to challenge you to think past things and trips and think about the blessing of the intangibles that you have: good health, a right mind, the ability to love. Things are temporary, and some of our biggest blessings, like relationships, have nothing to do with money at all. So, as we are approaching the Thanksgiving holiday and we are off work, eating cranberry sauce and carving our turkeys, let’s be intentional about remembering we are truly blessed people. Whether you have everything you want right now or not, do yourself a favor and begin to count the blessings that you do have. You will begin to see that you have it better than most! Have an amazing Thanksgiving holiday! Until we connect again, know that I am thankful for each one of you who read these columns and contact me with your feedback, and I do not take that for granted. Christy Jones, also know as “Coach Chris,” is a Greenville life and business coach. Contact her at coachchris4success@gmail.com.
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