I am always looking for fun things to do in the area. I thought I would take it a bit further and see what events are occurring in North Carolina in a specific month. Let’s take a look at just a few things happening in August 2024 in NC that you may enjoy. I…
Stress Relief and Self Care-Need Stress Relief? Try Spending Some Time in The Sun!
Stress levels can directly affect our physical, emotional, and mental health. Divorce is listed as one of the most stressful events in a person’s life. Having experienced the pain and stress of divorce, I decided to look for ways to decrease the effects of stress in my life. Here is one suggested way. Enjoy some…
The Joy-Finding Joy in The Journey Even in the Painful Times
As you know, I have written two books. I started writing when my ex walked out after a 37-year marriage. I was devastated and completely lost in my newfound reality. My first book is all about the initial pain and confusion. My second book is filled with logistics on how to proceed through the divorce…
Wine Wednesday-Let’s Talk About Chardonnay
I enjoy a good Chardonnay. Why, you ask? Well, because it tastes good. That’s about as much description I can give. Let’s get a few details about Chardonnay from Google. For the most part, I enjoy a good Chardonnay. Once in a while, I will encounter one I am not fond of. I have found…
Quotes-A Thought Provoking Quote by Dr. Seuss
Even in life’s painful moments, remember to look for all the good that surrounds you. “Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” Dr. Seuss I remember this evening so well. A chance to hold my grandchildren. Even in the confusion of life, my heart was full of…
Food and Drink-Easy Homemade Lemonade Recipe
I have tried several new recipes this week. I am always looking for recipes to put in a family cookbook I am making, and only two made the cut this week. One was a muffin recipe, and the other was a fresh lemonade recipe. We are in the middle of a hot summer, so what…
Travel, North Carolina Travel-Straits Fishing Pier Near Harkers Island NC
This was written last year, and since then, a few things have changed. They have built a new bridge into Harkers Island. The bridge is very nice, but I am worried that our little fishing pier will be gone. I am headed down this week to check things out. But this post shows how it…
Journal Prompts-Tell Your Story Through Journaling-What was Your Career Goal as a Child? How Was Your Reality Different?
Tell Your Story Through Journaling Journaling, I have found to be an invaluable tool. Journaling is not only a way to relieve stress and help us process things it is also a way to tell our story. My career goal as a child was pure, idealistic, and full of hope. I recall so clearly my…
Bringing Movies to Life-Let’s Watch Private Benjamin
Bringing A Movie To Life- Private Benjamin I was reading an article the other day on Nancy Meyers’s Movies. I don’t think I have heard of Nancy Meyers, but I thought I would take a look at her work. First off, who is Nancy Meyers? Here is a comment from Wikipedia… “Nancy Meyers is an…
Food and Wine-A Wine Tasting…What is Chardonel Wine?
What is Chardonel Wine? A friend of mine and I had the pleasure of visiting a local winery, Fireclay Cellars, in Siler City, NC.One of the wines on their wine menu is Chardonel. Here is how they describe their Chardonel wine. “Our dry Chardonel produces a seamless balance of golden apple, honey, and…