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MARCH 2020
ELEANOR SPICER RICE /
TAYLOR MCDONALD /
W R I TE R Eleanor Spicer Rice is an entomologist and writer. She lives right in the middle of Raleigh with her husband, Greg, their two boys, a large, ill-mannered dog and a flock of homing pigeons. “My favorite part of writing about Green Monkey was getting to pop in that warm and happy place a couple of afternoons with my husband… you know, for ‘research.’”
P HOTO G R A PH ER Taylor McDonald was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. She attended The Savannah College of Art and Design, where she received her BFA. After graduating, she returned to North Carolina to start her business. She loves shooting films in her free time. “Walking through Spoonflower is a delight to the senses. It’s a world of pattern, color and creativity.”
TREY THOMAS /
LORI D.R. WIGGINS /
P HOTO G R A P HE R A lifelong passion for architecture and interior design coupled with a serious love of photography led to Thomas switching careers in 2012 to focus exclusively on interiors and architectural photography. A longtime resident of downtown Raleigh, Thomas loves the excitement that comes from being a short walk from one of the fastest growing cities in the nation. “The Sonowane residence is filled with eclectic charm and unexpected details. Practically every nook begs for your attention with its purposeful design. It was truly a pleasure to be welcomed into this inspiring home.”
W R I TE R Wiggins often marvels at what she believes are the six greatest forms of universal self-expression. Song is one of them. “Thing is,” she quips, “although I wish I may, I wish I might, I can’t even hum a tune! And, yes, I’ve tried—in public, with an audience!” Even so, Lori considers the written word another grand way to get what’s inside, out. For that, she’s grateful for every opportunity to share stories of our neighbors and their gifts of talent, emotion, confidence and truth. Having watched Christopher Terrell share his music over the years, Wiggins says it’s exciting to witness the building of his legacy. “Oh, and, in case you’re curious,” she adds, “the remaining four, most delightful forms of self-expression in this writer’s world: dance, visual art, music and acting.”
Raymond Goodman (RICE); courtesy contributors
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