Our recent brush with the wildfires so close to us has gotten me thinking. A lot. What I have been thinking is how I respond in the face of a crisis and what is helpful and what is not. There are a lot of lists Continue reading →
April 4, 2025
March 28, 2025
Life (and Blog) Interrupted
Sometimes life throws a curve ball and you just have to go with it. 6 short months ago we were dealing with Hurricane Helene and now we are dealing with wildfires. Our trip to New Jersey ended with growing concerns about the wildfires that were Continue reading →
March 17, 2025
Another Storm, More Devastation
I think that it is a pretty normal reaction to get a little bit panicked when a storm is coming and you have already lived through a hurricane. I think it is how our human nature is — if we survive some kind of horrific Continue reading →
January 27, 2025
Art and Hurricanes
Art and hurricanes don’t really sound like they would go together but in this case they do. Chris and I went to check out the exhibits at our local Transylvania County Arts Council this past weekend and were amazed, as usual, at some of the Continue reading →
January 8, 2025
Messages on the Wind
Chris and I went to Blowing Rock, NC for a quick birthday get away before Christmas. His birthday falls a week before Christmas and I always hate that it gets lost in the busyness of the season. This year was a milestone year and I Continue reading →
November 4, 2024
Remembering All Saints
This past Sunday at a lot of churches like our own, we remember those who have passed during the year. The tradition includes reading of the names of those who have died during the year as well as the ringing of a bell or come Continue reading →
October 31, 2024
We Are Not Okay
I have been thinking about writing this post for a couple of weeks. I didn’t know if it was one I should actually write and share but today I may just hit that publish button. We will see. A lot of things have happened and Continue reading →
October 14, 2024
Take Another Deep Breath
If anyone noticed I was away from the blog a bit last week. I just could not settle down to write posts when our area continued to be in chaos due to Hurricane Helene. Then Milton came and did so much more damage in Florida. Continue reading →
October 8, 2024
You Don’t Have to Look Far to See the Helpers
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” ― Fred Rogers I have witnessed this with my very own eyes. Hurricane Helene Continue reading →
October 4, 2024
Hope After Helene
Never in my wildest dreams did I anticipate what Hurricane Helene would do to our area in Western North Carolina. Never. For my readers who have not seen my sporadic updates on social media — Chris and I are fine. The storm before Helene and Continue reading →