It was a nice cold day just before Christmas. Rocky and I were on our way to Asheville, NC, and needed a halfway stop for lunch. A friend said that Hickory was a nice town, so we decided to make that our stop along the way. Before our stroll, we had a delicious lunch…
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Fashion/Amazon Shopping-A Casual Valentines Day Top with Clutch Options
It is time to think about Valentine’s Day and what I will wear to a Valentine’s event. The event is at my favorite winery, where there will be a band and dancing. It is a casual affair, so dark pants, a red top, and a unique clutch would be fun. Let’s head over to Amazon…

Travel-A Lunch Stop at Olde Hickory Station in Hickory NC
We were going on a mini weekend vacation. The drive was from Cary to Asheville. The trip would take about 4 hours. We decided to try to find a stopping point for lunch about halfway. A friend suggested we stop in Hickory, NC. I did some research on Hickory and found the cutest little…

Monthly Motivation-Disconnection and God’s Promise
The last 2 sermons I have listened to have touched on the fact that many of us feel disconnected. Just what is the definition of disconnected? Disconnected: Having a connection broken. To feel separated, separated, divorced, cut off. I am sure there are many life events that leave us feeling cut off or…

Travel-Grove Park Inn Asheville NC-National Gingerbread House Competition
Every year in Asheville, NC, The National Gingerbread computation is held at the Grove Park Inn. I was so excited that I was in the area this holiday season and could see some of the amazing gingerbread houses in person. This year marks the 31st Annual National Gingerbread House Competition at Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC….

Travel-Get Out and Have Fun! A Few Events in North Carolina in January 2024
I am always looking for fun things to do in the area. I thought I would take it a bit further and see what events are occurring in North Carolina in a specific month. Let’s take a look a just a few things happening in January 2024 in NC that you may enjoy. I…

Thinking of You This Christmas Day-A Christmas Wish For You!
I pray you have a peaceful Christmas Day. Regardless of the situations you find yourself in, take a deep breath. Remember you are not alone, and remember that God loves you and you are precious to him. Always remember you are not alone because God promised he will never leave us or forsake us….

Fashion-Want an Idea for a New Years Eve Outfit? Here is one.
Here we are in the middle of the Holiday Season. It is time to select an outfit to wear to a holiday dinner or party. I went on Amazon to find an outfit I thought I could wear. (I am an Amazon Affiliate. If you buy anything using my link, I get a tiny percentage…

Food and Drink-Holiday Drinks to Make for Your Holiday Celebrations
Here we are in the midst of the Holiday Season. It is time for parties and all types of holiday festivities. Lately, my mind has been on holiday drinks. The types of drinks you can prepare are endless. When I think of holiday drinks, I think of Egg Nog, Fruity drinks, Peppermint drinks, Hot Chocolate…

Travel-Ayr Mount in Hillsborough North Carolina-Part 3The Interior
I am back in Hillsborough, NC, this post visiting the lovely Ayr Mount. Let’s take a look at what I found inside of this home. I will share the adventure with my photos. I will place little tidbits of information about the house between the photos. After having walked the Poet’s Walk and explored the Outside…