Today, I am sharing a travel blast from the past. Several years ago, I had the opportunity to visit Chimney Rock and the Village of Chimney Rock. What fun! In the article I mention that Burntshirt was coming well it is already there and it is very nice… Burntshirt “Just outside the entrance of Chimney…
NC Travel/Places-The Cotton House Craft Brewers In Cary North Carolina
It has been a while since I first posted this, long before Covid, when everything shut down. Luckily, COVID did not shut them down. I can’t wait to return. Here is an old post from some time ago…enjoy! I have been to the Cotton House in Cary twice. Once on a food truck night with…
Travel-Restaurant Review-Tijuana Flats in Cary NC
I love to try new to me restaurants. A couple of weeks ago, I visited one that I really enjoyed, Tijuana Flats in Cary, NC. This Mexican Restaurant chain is known for its hot sauce bar and colorful murals. Rocky had told me that he had been before and he really liked it so one…
Food-Food in the News-You Could Win $1 Million For the Next Great Whopper Idea
There is a contest going on right now. Burger King is holding a contest for people to come up with The Next Great Whopper Idea. Basically, this contest is challenging folks to come up with an idea for the best topping for the burger imaginable. The Winner walks away with One Million Dollars. The…
Monthly Motivation-Memories
Memories “Something remembered from the past, a recollection.” I remember reading a book titled, “Before I Go to Sleep” by S. J. Watson. As I am reading, I am always looking for quotes that touch an emotional chord in me. The storyline of the book is centered around a woman who has lost her memory….
Entertainment Wrap-Up For January 2024
Entertainment Wrap-Up for January 2024 Here are the movies, TV shows, a podcast or two, and maybe a song. The things that I have been watching/reading/or listening to lately. ********** On Hulu Sons of Anarchy I have been watching Sons of Anarchy on Hulu. I am on season 3, episode 5, and there are 7…
Recipe Review-Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup with Recipe
Welcome to a new Recipe Review. Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup It was a cool day, so I decided to try a new recipe, Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup. I found this recipe on Pinterest. The Pinterest post came from Southern Living Magazine. I couldn’t wait to give it a try. This recipe was easy…
Travel North Carolina-February 2024 Events to Enjoy in North Carolina
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 a just a few things happening in February 2024 in NC that you may enjoy. I live…
Travel North Carolina-A Stroll Through Downtown Hickory NC
It was a nice cold day just before Christmas. Rocky and I were on our way to Asheville, NC, and needed a halfway stop for lunch. A friend said that Hickory was a nice town, so we decided to make that our stop along the way. Before our stroll, we had a delicious lunch…
Fashion/Amazon Shopping-A Casual Valentines Day Top with Clutch Options
It is time to think about Valentine’s Day and what I will wear to a Valentine’s event. The event is at my favorite winery, where there will be a band and dancing. It is a casual affair, so dark pants, a red top, and a unique clutch would be fun. Let’s head over to Amazon…