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…
Tell Your Story Through Journaling-Journal Prompt #4-Describe Your Best Ever Snow Day.
Journal Prompt for a Snowy Day Are you hoping for snow this Holiday Season? I am, but here in NC, we have been in the 70s, even in December. I can dream of snowy days to come and reflect on snowy days from my past. With that in mind, let’s “Describe Our Best Snow…
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…
Quote of the Week by Ava Duvernay “Create A New Door”
Today I selected a quote by Ava DuVernay. This quote is accurate on many levels. In order to succeed in this life and be happy, we can’t continue to make the same mistakes or knock on the same door. We can’t continue to knock on the door, so someone who damaged us and expect the…
Journal Prompt-#3-Do You Believe In Karma?
Journal Prompt Do You Believe In Karma? First off, what is karma? I found this definition of karma in an online dictionary. Karma is “destiny or fate, following as effect from cause.” Another meaning in the Cambridge Dictionary is “a situation in which things happen to someone as a result of their previous actions,…
Travel-A Lunch Stop at Olde Hickory Station in Hickory NC
We were going on a mini weekend vacation. The drive was from Cary to Asheville. The trip would take about 4 hours. We decided to try to find a stopping point for lunch about halfway. A friend suggested we stop in Hickory, NC. I did some research on Hickory and found the cutest little…
Wine Wednesday-What to Avoid if You Don’t Like High Acidic Citrus Wines
I do enjoy a good glass of wine. I believe everyone has a different version of what they think is good wine. One flavor in wine that I do not like is a strong citrus flavor. I found a site called Cards of Wine. Cards of Wine break down the flavors, which may aid me…
Monthly Motivation-Disconnection and God’s Promise
The last 2 sermons I have listened to have touched on the fact that many of us feel disconnected. Just what is the definition of disconnected? Disconnected: Having a connection broken. To feel separated, separated, divorced, cut off. I am sure there are many life events that leave us feeling cut off or…
Travel-Grove Park Inn Asheville NC-National Gingerbread House Competition
Every year in Asheville, NC, The National Gingerbread computation is held at the Grove Park Inn. I was so excited that I was in the area this holiday season and could see some of the amazing gingerbread houses in person. This year marks the 31st Annual National Gingerbread House Competition at Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC….