Popular Spotlight COMMENTARY Robyn Benjamin: A dog in a purple and white polka dot hot air balloon By Robyn Benjamin Nov 8, 2025 Nov 8, 2025 Updated May 21, 2026 0 This the cover of Robyn Benjamin’s book. It is for sale on Amazon. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Robyn Benjamin A Yorkshire terrier is one of four passengers in a purple and white hot air balloon in my newly released children’s book, “A Dog Named Chisholm.”kAm%96 @E96C A2DD6?86CD 2C6 E96 >2:? 492C24E6C[ s2??:[ 2?5 96C A2C6?ED]k^AmkAm$FCAC:D6 27E6C DFCAC:D6[ >J 3@@< :D HC:EE6? 7@C J@F?8 C6256CD[ c\g J62CD @=5] xE >2J 2=D@ 2AA62= E@ @=56C C6256CD]k^AmkAm%96 =@G623=6 *@C<D9:C6 E6CC:6C[ r9:D9@=>[ 6?;@JD E96 4@>A2?J @7 9:D J@F?8 @H?6C[ s2??:[ 2?5 96C A2=[ s2HD@?] (96? s2HD@? :D?’E 2G2:=23=6[ r9:D9@=> DE6AD :?]k^Am A page from Robyn’s new book. Robyn Benjamin kAm%9C@F89@FE E96 D9@CE 3@@<[ E96 =6DD@?D 7@C 49:=5C6? :?4=F56 E96 7@F?52E:@? @7 7C:6?5D9:A 2?5 C6DA@?D:3:=:EJ E@ @?6’D 7C:6?5]k^Am People are also reading… AMC Concord Mills adds NC's first ScreenX auditorium Atrium Health agrees to $1.8 million settlement in patient data case Friday Five: Merry Christmas - Downtown Concord celebrates Saturday Progress continues on Concord Parks & Rec Bond projects Rowan woman charged with attempted murder of husband Cabarrus, Rowan projects included in new state budget Charlotte's big armored vehicle plant more than twice Hendrick's size in Concord Cabarrus players hard at work getting better in the summer Trash refereeing made USA red card a whole lot harder to swallow Friday Five: Adventures in fireworks, road construction and new businesses America 250: Fireworks, fun and service to veterans 'Christmas in July' raising funds to meet growing demand for Community Free Clinic Gem Theatre earns statewide Downtown Excellence Award What do you think? Downtown Concord updating its parking study Young racer overcoming rare condition to chase his dream at Charlotte Motor Speedway kAm#646?E (:?E9C@A &?:G6CD:EJ 4@==686 8C25F2E6 }2E2=:6 $E2F3 :==FDEC2E65 E96 3@@<] }2E2=:6’D :==FDEC2E:@?D 2C6 56D4C:AE:G6[ G:3C2?E 2?5[ @? >2?J A286D[ E96 2CEH@C< :D 362FE:7F=] %@H2C5 E96 6?5[ }2E2=:6 5C6H 2 DF?D6E[ H9:49 x 766= :D DEF??:?8]k^AmkAm%9:D :D >J D64@?5 3@@<] |J 7:CDE 3@@< :D “p %C66 }2>65 w6?CJ[” H9:49 :D 2=D@ 2G2:=23=6 @? E96 p>2K@? 3@@< H63D:E6]k^Am kAmU=5BF@jp s@8 }2>65 r9:D9@=>UC5BF@j AC@>:D6D E@ 36 2 49:=5C6?UCDBF@jD 3@@< E@ 36 6?;@J65 3J 49:=5C6? @? J@FC 9@=:52J 8:7E =:DE 7@C J62CD E@ 4@>6] %96 3@@< :D ?@H 2G2:=23=6 @? k2 9C67lQ9EEAi^^p>2K@?]4@>Qmp>2K@?]4@>k^2m]k^Am Benjamin You are welcome to contact Robyn at Slateblue510@Gmail.com 0 Comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Robyn Benjamin: The wonderful Arabella? Robyn Benjamin recalls her friend Arabella and her jet-setting lifestyle. Robyn Benjamin: Treats for the dog in the torn gray sweatshirt Robyn Benjamin does a good deed for the dog in the gray sweatshirt. Robyn Benjamin: Otis could act as security because he has a view of everyone's front door Robyn Benjamin tell us about Otis, the man in the garage. Robyn Benjamin: Challenging yourself and asking for help yields success Robyn Benjamin recalls a challenging class and the result after asking for help. Robyn Benjamin: A move farther South Robyn Benjamin recalls moving and finding news friends in Alabama. Robyn Benjamin: On the eve of my milestone birthday Robyn Benjamin recalls the dream of being published and the confidence she gained. It helped her accomplish other goals in life. Robyn Benjamin: Jewelry can lift spirits Jewelry doesn't have to be expensive to lift spirits. Robyn Benjamin: Perplexing new technology today Robyn Benjamin recalls improvements to technology she has witnesses the past few years. Watch Now: Related Video Nolan Wells’ Best Friend Says His Case Is 'Not a Whole Race Thing' Mississippi mother makes plea for transparency in death investigation of teen son Mississippi mother makes plea for transparency in death investigation of teen son More Americans leaving the US labor force More Americans leaving the US labor force DONALD TRUMP SENDS OMINOUS WARNING ABOUT IRAN DONALD TRUMP SENDS OMINOUS WARNING ABOUT IRAN
Robyn Benjamin: The wonderful Arabella? Robyn Benjamin recalls her friend Arabella and her jet-setting lifestyle.
Robyn Benjamin: Treats for the dog in the torn gray sweatshirt Robyn Benjamin does a good deed for the dog in the gray sweatshirt.
Robyn Benjamin: Otis could act as security because he has a view of everyone's front door Robyn Benjamin tell us about Otis, the man in the garage.
Robyn Benjamin: Challenging yourself and asking for help yields success Robyn Benjamin recalls a challenging class and the result after asking for help.
Robyn Benjamin: A move farther South Robyn Benjamin recalls moving and finding news friends in Alabama.
Robyn Benjamin: On the eve of my milestone birthday Robyn Benjamin recalls the dream of being published and the confidence she gained. It helped her accomplish other goals in life.
Robyn Benjamin: Perplexing new technology today Robyn Benjamin recalls improvements to technology she has witnesses the past few years.
