I started a series several years ago called Stress Relief and Self-Care. I want to include self-care in this series because, by taking care of ourselves, we can decrease our stress, at least for a moment. There are many times in our lives when we need stress relief. Divorce ranks high on the stress meter….
Wine:Pinot Grigio and Suggested Food Pairings
Every day is a good day to talk about wine. So, let’s take a look at Pino Grigio. First, what is Pinot Grigio wine? It is one of the very popular white wines. Pinot Grigio is described as light, crisp, and dry. It is said to have a high level of acidity. According to…
Having Fun With Food. The March Recipe Challenge! Join the fun and try some new recipes.
I love to try new recipes. If I don’t sit down and make a list of new recipes to try or old recipes to re-explore, I will not make an effort to try the foods that sound delicious to me. So that is what I decided to do. I am going to make a list…
Travel North Carolina. A Few Things to do in North Carolina in March 2025
I am always looking for fun things to do in the area. I decided to take it further and see what events occur in North Carolina in a specific month. Let’s look at a few things you may enjoy in March 2025 in NC. I live in the Raleigh/Durham area, so I looked for exciting…
Solo Travel-How Can I Connect With Others When I Solo Travel?
I love to travel. I enjoy exploring my home state of North Carolina and crossing the state line to explore other parts of the country and beyond. Now that I am divorced, I travel alone. I figure if I wait for someone to go with me, I may never go, so I gladly accept the…
Quote of the Week by Ava Duvernay “Create A New Door”
This quote by Ava Du Vernay is accurate on many levels. To succeed in this life and be happy, we can’t continue to make the same mistakes or knock on the same door. We can’t continue to knock on the door of someone who damaged us and expect the situation to be different. We can’t…
Finding Joy In New Places-Tacos Number Juan in Durham NC
Travel North Carolina-Discovering New Places Tacos Number Juan in Durham, NC Taco Number Juan’s is a fairly new Taco Bar in Durham, NC. After hearing about this new Taco Bar, I felt I had just had to visit. Juan’s had a nice, welcoming atmosphere, and there was plenty of seating throughout. We chose to…
Journal Prompt-Tell Your Story Through Journaling-Intro to a Monthly Series
I have found journaling to be an invaluable tool. Journaling is not only a way to relieve stress and help us process things; it is also a way to tell our story. I am a daughter, an ex-wife, a Christian, a nurse, a mom, and a grandmother. Life is busy, and even though it is…
Let’s Try A Few New Recipes. Recipe Challenge For February!
I love to try new recipes. If I don’t sit down and make a list of new recipes to try or old recipes to re-explore, I will not make an effort to try the foods that sound delicious to me. So that is what I decided to do. I am going to make a list…
Quotes-“Be Brave Enough to be Bad at Something New”
Inspirational Quote… Whether you find yourself on a steady path or in a difficult life situation, you may need to be brave enough to try something new. You may be afraid that you will not be adequately prepared for this new adventure, but that should not hold us back because it is ok to try…