M.M. Cochran, Author at The Tryon Daily Bulletin

Diary of a Twenty Something - M.M. Cochran

Quest for the perfect hot chocolate

Last December, the week before Christmas, I visited New York City. My boyfriend, ever so lovingly, Googled “Best Hot Chocolate in NYC,” and may I ... Read more

by M.M. Cochran, Wednesday, December 6, 2023 11:55 am

Diary of a Twenty Something - M.M. Cochran

Thinking like Paul

On Sunday, my friend hosted our annual Friendsgiving. Twice, I tried enticing them to go around the table (and then the living room) to name ... Read more

by M.M. Cochran, Wednesday, November 22, 2023 12:44 pm

Diary of a Twenty Something - M.M. Cochran

Where history meets the present

In early September, I got an email from the media guy over at Greenville Downtown Airport. It was a press release about their annual airshow, ... Read more

by M.M. Cochran, Wednesday, November 8, 2023 10:43 am

Diary of a Twenty Something - M.M. Cochran

A little less spooky

It’s spooky season, which means it’s time for my friend group to delve into all the fall activities. So far, I’ve carved a pumpkin, baked ... Read more

by M.M. Cochran, Friday, October 27, 2023 11:27 am

Diary of a Twenty Something - M.M. Cochran

Great expectations

I read two books a few weeks ago. One was amazing, the other was. . . well, it was terrible. And I had really high ... Read more

by M.M. Cochran, Wednesday, October 11, 2023 8:35 am

Diary of a Twenty Something - M.M. Cochran

Not a cat person

Listen, I’m a dog person. Cats? I literally could not care less. And then, there I was, walking my dog in my yard, and I ... Read more

by M.M. Cochran, Friday, September 29, 2023 10:54 am

Diary of a Twenty Something - M.M. Cochran

Harriet and humanity

I grew up in a house with a row of big windows lining the living room wall. It seemed like every season, we’d lose a ... Read more

by M.M. Cochran, Wednesday, September 6, 2023 10:45 am

Diary of a Twenty Something - M.M. Cochran

Keeping true

There’s a September-like chill on the breeze that sweeps over my farmhouse each morning and evening. Before work each day, I wake up fifteen minutes ... Read more

by M.M. Cochran, Friday, August 18, 2023 8:00 am

Now For the Rest of My Life - M.M. Cochran

The humble Polaris

You know how I’ve been a sunset person lately? Well, last night, I was reminded that I’m a star person, too. I remember being 12 ... Read more

by M.M. Cochran, Friday, August 4, 2023 8:00 am

Diary of a Twenty Something - M.M. Cochran

The end of things

I spent the other day at my boyfriend’s house that’s tucked into some trees at the end of a cul-de-sac. I was rushing to my ... Read more