Have you ever stopped to think about that? You. Are. An. Original. There is only one of you. You are uniquely made. You might have children and siblings who are similar in some ways but let’s just face it — each of us is indeed Continue reading →
Hard Times
Did you know that when you google the term “Hard Times” there are a myriad of things that pop up in response to your search? A video by Paramore, a Hard Times trailhead in Buncombe County to hike close to us, a movie, a cafe, Continue reading →
I Can’t Have Pretty Things – Edition 535
I know I have probably ranted and raved about not being able to have pretty flowers here in Connestee Falls. This is most likely time 535. It’s unfortunately true. We have rabbits. We have raccoons. We have bears. We have squirrels and chipmunks. But most Continue reading →
Forgotten Words
I love words, obviously, and am always intrigued with words that I don’t know or words that have interesting meanings. I am a fan of Wordle, as I have indicated in previous posts, and often marvel at the power of words. I ran across an Continue reading →
Rhubarb and Ducks
With a title like that one has to wonder if I have lost control of my ever loving mind. Well, not quite but I guess it could be coming. But the title of my post has something to do with a couple of different conversations Continue reading →
It’s Summer Time!
Seems like my posts lately have been about things that I am observing around me. I guess that is a good thing, right? That I am observant? Whatever the case it is nice to see signs of summer all around. One of the true signs Continue reading →
Caution When Driving!
Driving through Connestee Falls (our neighborhood) has its challenges at times. The windy, steep roads that find their way through the forest can be intimidating at times but if you take your time and stay alert it all works out. However, now we have yet Continue reading →
Hold The Feta
It’s a first world problem. I realize that. I am privileged. I also realize that. But last week I was a little miffed and it revolved around feta. I had been working long days at the AAUW Book Sale and dinners were sketchy at best. Continue reading →
The Day After Father’s Day
Sometimes I realize how short life can be and how I so want to be able to see my parents and talk to them. Father’s Day is one of those days, like Mother’s Day, that carries with it many emotions. As I reflect on my Continue reading →