Posts by WB Magazine
Spring’s Offering
The Asian bleeding-heart is a shade-loving plant native to Siberia, Japan, Northern China and Korea. It is known for its 1- to 2-inch heart-shaped pendant flowers that bloom in the springtime and can last all summer long. Below the heart is a white petal, which looks like a drop and is where the “bleeding” in…
Read MoreA Struggle to Survive
The warm, clear waters of Central Florida surround me. This is where I’ve lived all my life. This perfect place allows me to catch small crawfish, worms, and unsuspecting minnows for my food. I’ve known for some time that things are good for me. Everywhere, there are large areas of loose grasses and reeds through…
Read MoreThe Mystery of the Battered Fisherman
He was found face down on the sand. The manner of death had not been determined, but a large metal rod was found near the body. The police were not sure how to tackle this case. They thought they had a line to follow but their informants soon clammed up. The detectives were floundering. They…
Read MoreBeautiful Blossoms
Roses evoke pictures of beauty, elegance and romance, bringing visions of beautiful bouquets presented on special occasions or lavishly appointed gardens. People cringe at the thought of growing roses, though, thinking it is far too difficult. “Everybody loves roses but not everyone is confident they can grow roses in Wilmington’s climate,” says Vonnie Fry, a…
Read MoreTabletops & More
One of the many events held during the annual Azalea Festival is the Cape Fear Garden Club’s Azalea Garden Tour, which features gardens in bloom for guests to walk through in a self-guided tour, including Airlie Gardens. It begins with a ribbon-cutting at the queen’s garden party and it’s a great to-do. Refreshments include the…
Read MoreNational Library Week
A variety of things can be seen at the New Hanover County Public Libraries: teenagers playing table tennis, a young girl reading to a therapy dog, sewing machines set up for a beginner’s sewing class, or someone exiting with a metal detector or weaving loom on loan. There are many reasons to celebrate the 21st-century…
Read MoreShore Up Your Cyber Defense
By now, most of us realize that a Nigerian prince is not actually contacting us out of a dire need for a deposit to free up a larger sum. Similarly, the notion that the IRS or Amazon is sending an email may be a laughable idea. Of course, the scams were effective at one point,…
Read More6th Annual WBM Photography Contest
While an annual photo contest always draws out the best in any American city, it’s hard to imagine a more fruitful backdrop for such a tradition as in our coastal towns and rivers in Southeastern North Carolina. With lots of bird, beach and beachgoer pictures showing up each year in our contest, we might fear…
Read MoreMy Thoughts
There is a wealth of highly talented amateur and professional photographers in our community. We hope you enjoy this photography-rich issue as much as we have in producing this competition and subsequent reveal. A hearty thank-you to all who submitted entries. As a companion we share the story of a father-and-son photography team, Todd and…
Read MoreA Warm Welcome for “Tepid Consent”
Overlooking the pond of Arboretum Drive in Landfall, a mid-century modern home celebrates a beloved era of older style architecture with a distinguished new build. It is one of Michael Kersting’s final designs in collaboration with Kersting Architecture principal partner Mark Wilson, Peridot Interiors principal designer Leslie Stachowicz, and the homeowners themselves, who brought to…
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