For many newly single people, eating out alone can feel a bit intimidating or uncomfortable. Over the years since my divorce, I’ve often taken myself out to restaurants and learned to enjoy the experience. Let’s explore some helpful tips to make dining solo a confident, enjoyable adventure. Dining alone is a meaningful act of self-care….
Author: Kathiey V
Monthly Motivation-Listen for the Whisper of God
In my lifetime, I have learned that two things are consistent. The first is that change is a part of life, and change will occur. Sometimes change is easy, and we welcome it, even pray for it. Sometimes change is challenging, and we wonder how we can escape the pain of it. The second and…
May Recipe Challenge: Fresh New Dishes to Try This Month
Ready to shake up your kitchen this May? I’m diving into a fresh batch of new recipes, and I’m inviting you to join the adventure. Whether they turn out simple, delicious, or interesting, this month’s recipe challenge is about exploring and having fun. Let’s get cooking! (The photos below are as close as I could…
North Carolina Travel and Events May 2025: What’s Happening and Where to Go!
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 May 2025 in NC. NC travel and events May 2025 I live in the…
Inspirational Quote-Turning Lemons Into Lemonade
I am late to the party, but I just started watching This is Us on Hulu. What an amazing show about families, their ups and downs, and their highs and lows. This show reinforces that, yes, life has its challenges and its joys. In times when life is difficult and leaves a very “sour” taste…
Joy-Finding Joy Even In Difficult Times.
Joy is relative. I may find joy in something that does not bring you joy, and you may find joy in something that does not bring me joy. That being said, we can find some joy in all phases of our lives. During the most difficult and joyless time of my life, when my husband…
Travel North Carolina-The Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park In Wilson NC
A couple of weeks ago, I drove to Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in Wilson, North Carolina. I had heard about this park several years ago and had wanted to visit it for some time. It was a windy, cool day and a perfect day for this outdoor adventure. From the website “Wilson, North Carolina’s story…
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…