The last post I shared that Mr. Diamond and I were celebrating 43 years of marriage. We had a little get away to celebrate–just drove 2 hours or so to go to another part of Western North Carolina to get away and celebrate for a Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
