It’s almost time for the event of the year in Brevard, North Carolina. It truly is the event that I look forward to and I am not alone. Over 30,000 books along with puzzles, DVDs, CDs, video games and vinyl will be available for the Continue reading →
I have had some long days recently and I realize that it is on those days that I really miss my mom. It seems like a daughter always needs her mom and on the recent long days when I was tired and needed to vent Continue reading →
Awhile ago when Chris and I were on a little vacation in Southport, NC we ate at a cute little restaurant on the water. I excused myself before the food arrived to go avail myself of the facilities. I was trying to pre-empt my brother Continue reading →
I love a good celebration and during recent days I have caught a little bit of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. It has been heartwarming to see some of the tributes and to watch some of the elaborate festivities. But nothing has made me smile as Continue reading →
I choose love over hate anytime. I choose positivity over negativity. I choose glass half full over glass half empty. I choose happiness over sadness. I choose embracing over holding at arm’s length. I choose lightness over darkness. I choose to be part of the Continue reading →
At the beginning of the year I chose three words to focus on during the year. Today I figured it was a good time to check in on my words and remind myself what I planned to key in on this year and check my Continue reading →
I am a huge fan of Oswald Chambers who wrote “My Utmost For His Highest”. Sometimes I have to read the selection several times before I can really understand what he is getting at. He is a pretty deep fellow. This selection got me thinking about doors. ” Continue reading →
It’s June! Wow! Summer has arrived in Brevard, NC and this weekend we will be celebrating with the White Squirrel Festival. After a two year hiatus due to COVID we are happily embracing the wonderful outdoor festival filled with music, vendors, food and fun. It Continue reading →
Today’s teapot was a find in a great little resale store in Mason City called Unique Repeats from around 9 years ago. They have everything from fun furniture to vintage items including tons of teapots. Great store with a wonderful staff—isn’t it wonderful to find Continue reading →
Hear Our Prayer This Day In the quiet sanctuaries of our own hearts,let each of us name and call on the One whose power over usis great and gentle, firm and forgiving, holy and healing … You who created us,who sustain us,who call us to Continue reading →
