Have you ever finished a book and thought, “I wish I could actually live inside this story for a little while”? Same. That is exactly why “Books, Beverages and More” was born. This is the place where pages meet real life, where a recipe simmering in chapter three becomes something I am actually making in my…
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Travel North Carolina: The Magic of the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in Wilson NC
I finally made the drive to the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in Historic Downtown Wilson, North Carolina. I had first heard about this place several years ago and it had been on my list ever since. Tucked into the heart of Wilson, this one-of-a-kind park is home to the whimsical, wind-powered sculptures created by folk…
Inspirational Quote “You Must Do the Things You Think You Cannot Do”
Inspirational Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt. You Must Do the Things You Think You Cannot Do “You must do the things you think you cannot do.” Eleanor Roosevelt There is something about that quote that stops me every single time I read it. It is so simple. So short. And yet it has a way…
Telling Your Story Through Journal Prompts: What Celebrity Would You Take to Lunch?
Welcome back to our monthly journal prompt series, Telling Your Story Through Journal Prompts. This series exists because your story matters. Once we are gone, there is no one left to tell it, and while the people who love us are busy living their own lives, our memories, opinions, and experiences deserve to be captured…
North Carolina Facts-Yes, There are Pelicans In North Carolina!
I have always loved pelicans. As a child, my family would make trips down to Florida, and I would spend the whole drive with my face practically pressed against the car window searching for two things: palm trees and pelicans. The moment I spotted either one, I was absolutely thrilled. So imagine my delight when…
Stress Relief and Self-Care: Yoga and Stress Relief
Let’s continue on with our series on stress relief and self-care. As I’ve mentioned throughout this series, not every method is going to be the right fit for everyone, and that’s completely okay. The goal is to explore different options and find what works for you. Today I want to talk about yoga. Now, I’ll…
Navigating Healthcare After Divorce: What I Wish I Had Known-Intro to my E-Book
After nearly 40 years of marriage, my ex left without warning. And in the middle of everything that followed, the grief, the logistics, the complete restructuring of my entire life, I had to figure out something I had never had to think about before. Healthcare. For nearly four decades I had been covered under my…
Monthly Motivation-“Your Eyes Told Me”
Monthly Motivational Quote Your Eyes Told Me Several weeks ago, I watched The Sixth Sense. I love that movie—the twists and turns, the surprise ending, and of course, that adorable little boy. What a fantastic actor! And who doesn’t like Bruce Willis? The little boy didn’t share much of his thoughts and feelings; he…
Travel-Buffalo Springs a Historic Site in Mecklenburg County Virginia
A Road Trip to Buffalo Springs: History, Healing Water, and a Little Adventure Some of the best adventures start with no real plan at all. A few months ago I found myself driving around with Rocky, who lives up near the North Carolina-Virginia line. Rocky had a historic site in mind that he wanted to…
Self Care and Stress Relief-Need Stress Relief? Try Taking a Bath!
Need Stress Relief? Try Taking a Bath. Life has a way of piling things on. Work, relationships, responsibilities, the nonstop mental chatter that follows you from room to room. We all need a release valve, and most of us are looking for one that does not require a gym membership or an hour we do…