The weekend was a perfect weekend to be outside and for once the weather cooperated with our planned hike in Holmes Educational State Forest. We had signed up for a hike there with our friend Elaine weeks ago and were thrilled that the day was Continue reading →
Dreams DO Come True
Sometimes dreams do come true and what a wonderful thing it is. For over three years we have been lobbying for a better space for our library in our Connestee Falls community. Letters were written. Emails sent. Requests made at board meetings. The list goes Continue reading →
Biltmore Blooms 2025
Every year we look forward to going to Biltmore Estate in Asheville to look at the spring flowers. This year was no different but our trip was changed up a bit. We made the decision to take Holly to the vet that morning and already Continue reading →
Answered Prayers
Anxiously waiting For the skies to open up Rain beautiful rain Thanks to all of you out there who read and responded to my post Friday about the wildfires in South and North Carolina. I am thrilled to report that Sunday we finally began to Continue reading →
Life (and Blog) Interrupted
Sometimes life throws a curve ball and you just have to go with it. 6 short months ago we were dealing with Hurricane Helene and now we are dealing with wildfires. Our trip to New Jersey ended with growing concerns about the wildfires that were Continue reading →
Another Storm, More Devastation
I think that it is a pretty normal reaction to get a little bit panicked when a storm is coming and you have already lived through a hurricane. I think it is how our human nature is — if we survive some kind of horrific Continue reading →
It’s All About Pi or Is It Pie?
Every March 14 (3/14), mathematicians, scientists and math lovers around the world celebrate Pi Day, a commemoration of the mathematical sign pi (π), expressed most simply by the decimals 3.14. It is always fun to see the creative memes and comments that center around Continue reading →
Pottery and Books – Valentine’s Day Ideas
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and if you are at a loss for that special thing to do with your beloved I might have a couple of options for you if you live in Brevard, North Carolina. Earlier this week my friend Elaine and I Continue reading →
The Things You Can See on Sidewalks
Way back in the summer Chris and I spent a day in nearby Hendersonville. We love a couple of restaurants on Main Street and the shops are always pretty great so we planned a day just to see what we could see. . We just Continue reading →
Backyard Friend
I have shared many of our backyard friends over the years. We do live in a pretty amazing and beautiful place and count ourselves very, very fortunate to live where we do. One of our favorite visitors is the white squirrel. We have plenty of Continue reading →