2016: True Love Says Goodbye

2016: True Love Says Goodbye

        “We should still be friends.” Sharon waited by the window with her arms crossed. Outside there was a lineup on the street for the next show at the Orange Peel. She studied them with a frown. Her bag was packed by the door,...
1937: Joe Williams

1937: Joe Williams

Charity Williams picked up the ear-piece on her brand new phone when it rang and said “Hello?” “Hello, Ma. Can you hear me? It’s Joe.” “Joe, what a surprise! Yes, I can hear you. Hold on, let me use my good ear. Okay, so go ahead. It’s good to hear your voice. It...
2015: Jen’s Dragon

2015: Jen’s Dragon

“It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.” J. R. R. Tolkien, The Hobbit Jen Sparks walked across the street with a spring in her step. She imagined she had dragon’s wings, and they spread as she turned and...
1916: Flood (Martha)

1916: Flood (Martha)

After this picture was taken, the rest of the railroad bridge fell into the flood waters. “I don’t know what to do.” Martha said to Jan. “Well, you have to go back. That much you know already. Doesn’t a lot depend on how Randall reacts?” Jan’s eyebrows were lowered...
2020: Affordable Housing

2020: Affordable Housing

The Evolution From Historic Boarding House to Affordable Housing KEVIN SPARGO PHOTOS In 2001, I took on a rehab project that featured energy retrofits, historic restoration, and affordable housing. At the time, the building at 100 Biltmore Ave. was falling apart and...