Let’s talk about wine, Port Wine. What is Port Wine? Recently, I bought a white port at a local vineyard. It was super sweet and rather tasty. I found I needed to sip it rather than drink it the way I enjoy my white wines. This wine lasted me a long time because it takes…
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Journal Prompts:Tell Your Story Through Journaling. What was Your Career Goal as a Child? How Was Your Reality Different?
Tell Your Story Through Journaling 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. My career goal as a child was pure, idealistic, and full of hope. I recall so clearly my…
Want to Find a Few Fun Things to do in April in North Carolina? A Few April Events In North Carolina!
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 April 2025 in NC. I live in the Raleigh/Durham area, so I looked for…
Travel NC-Eno River Farms in Hillsborough NC
Let’s Go On An Adventure! Eno River Farm In Hillsborough, NC It is always a great day when I can go on an adventure with family or friends. On this particular day, my daughter Erica and her two little ones, Jane and Riely, were my adventure partners in crime. We decided Eno River Farm was…
Recipe Review..Paula Deen’s Pecan Chicken Salad. It is Yummy Good!
The other day, Erica said, “Mom, is your chicken salad recipe on your blog?” She wanted to make it, and I realized it had not yet made the blog. Now would be a good time to post it, plus I was in the mood for some tasty chicken salad and some comfort food, so here…
Inspirational Quote-Finding Joy In Living!
Inspirational Quote Finding Joy In Living! I don’t know how often I have not participated in an event or activity because I focused on what could go wrong or because I questioned my comfort in a new situation. Yes, things can go wrong in every aspect of our lives and at any moment. With that…
Stress Relief and Self Care-The Initial Plan
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…