Tis the season for a lot of great events in Transylvania County and I am getting pretty darn excited about all that is going on. If only I could clone myself. This weekend is the annual Looking Glass Writers’ Conference and this is the first Continue reading →
The Way of the Pilgrims
If you know anything about the Camino de Santiago, you know that is is difficult but rewarding journey for those pilgrims who choose to walk part or all of the Camino. I know several people who have walked it and it is life changing. When Continue reading →
Moorten Botanical Garden
Our recent trip to California found us looking for some out of the ordinary places to visit and as always we found some of the best places. One place was the Moorten Botanical Garden in Palm Springs. It was a really fun and inexpensive place Continue reading →
Coachella Valley Preserve
One of the things that Chris and I wanted to do on our trip to California was to do a little bit of hiking. We found a “palm oasis” that we really wanted to see in the Coachella Valley Preserve. Knowing it was going to Continue reading →
Sibling Time
My family is VERY important to me. My siblings have become increasingly vital to my life especially after the death of my mom in 2020. I see so many families who have real rifts and it just makes me sad. I can just not imagine Continue reading →
Elevation: 8,516 Feet
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway did not disappoint. Chris and I jetted off for a few days of California sun and fun and one of our bucket list items was to visit the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway . We got an early morning reservation and Continue reading →
Origin Story of The Big Game Football
This weekend is The Big Game. If you are a football fan you are well aware that the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles will kick off at 6:30 pm on Sunday, February 9th and all eyes will be on the field. If you Continue reading →
Beautiful in Any Weather – Pretty Place
Over the years that we have lived here, I have made many trips to Pretty. Place Chapel at the Greenville YMCA Camp in South Carolina. It is only about 10 miles ( 5 to the road leading up to the camp and an additional 5 Continue reading →
Did Someone Say Chattanooga Choo Choo?
Scrolling through pictures I have taken this year might indicate that we like trains. Recently I shared our trip on the Virginia Scenic Railrway and today I share just.a few pictures that I took in and around the famous Chattanooga Choo Choo train. What is 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 →