Last week I shared about our fabulous Christmas tree on our back deck. I was feeling pretty darn proud of how it turned out and how much fun it was going to be for the birds to discover the pine cones I had placed on Continue reading →
Our lake is getting dredged. It is a big deal. Seriously. In the big scheme of things I guess it really isn’t but on our little end of the lake it is happening and will be happening for quite awhile. We live in a gated Continue reading →
Thankfulness. Gratitude. These are two words that make the world so much better. Today I am thankful for healthcare workers and all of our essential personnel that are working to keep things running during this pandemic. I am thankful for family and friends who love Continue reading →
The theme of 2020 is definitely a theme of not gathering together. It is heartbreaking, isn’t it? This year instead of going to a beach someplace and renting a house to share with our sons and their wives for Thanksgiving we are staying home. Erin Continue reading →
Dear 2020… If you could write a letter to 2020 what would it say? Our local library in Transylvania County is doing a great little project. The Community Postcard Project is a unique way to help document the year 2020. The idea is very simple. Continue reading →
When I was little my dream was to be a nurse. Dressed all in white with that cute perky little hat sitting on top of my head–that was the picture I had in my mind. I think my dream job originated from being in the Continue reading →
There are days when I think I am doing okay and then there are days when I know that I am not. I guess as long as I still realize that I have those lapses I am okay, right? So today let me share a Continue reading →
“I firmly believe in small gestures: pay for their coffee, hold the door for strangers, over tip, smile or try to be kind even when you don’t feel like it, pay compliments, chase the kid’s runaway ball down the sidewalk and throw it back to Continue reading →
Some days there is just that overwhelming feeling that despite our best efforts and putting one step forward we seem to be losing ground. I have felt that way this past week. Am I alone? The Covid-19 numbers are on their way to a third Continue reading →
Not too many people are talking about the positives of 2020, are they? Let’s change that and come up with a huge list of positives of 2020. I will start and then I expect YOU to add to the list in the comment section. Ready. Continue reading →
