Divorce and Stress. The stress of divorce ranks second on many stress scales, just behind the death of a spouse. I disagree with it being second because I see an unwanted divorce as “like a death but with intent.” Stress can have many adverse effects on your life and your health. With this in mind,…
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What the Heck Is Series-“What The Heck Is Face Blindness?…
It seems that I come across so many terms that I am unaware of. With this in mind and hoping that I am not alone in the dark, I decided to do an ongoing series on “What the Heck Is…?” As I come across terms or things I don’t understand, I will write a post…
My What the Heck is Series- What the Heck is Bitcoin?
It seems that I come across so many terms that I am unaware of. With this in mind and hoping that I am not alone in the dark, I decided to do an ongoing series on “What the Heck Is…?” As I come across terms or things I don’t understand, I will do a post…
Wine Wednesday-Removing a Cork From a Champagne Bottle-The Saber/Sword Technique
What are some odd ways to remove the cork from a wine bottle? I recently did a post on this very thing, “5 Ways to Open a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew“. I did omit the “Sabrage” technique because I knew it could be dangerous, at least for me. What is that, you ask? The…
Journal Prompt Ideas-What Was Your Best Ever Snow Day?
Journal Prompt for a Snowy Day Are you hoping for snow this Christmas Season? I am, but here in NC, we have been in the 70s, even in December. I can dream of snowy days to come and reflect on snowy days from my past. With that in mind, let’s “Describe Our Best Snow Day…
Journal Prompt-How Would You Describe Your Fashion Style
Here I am in the fall of my life, and I still don’t understand my personal style. I know what I like, but I really can’t tell you why. I feel I need to develop “a look” now that I have written a book and hope to promote my brand. I remember my…
New “Pinterest Plan” December 6, 2021-Recipes and More
If you are like me, you love Pinterest. I have many boards and tons of saved ideas. I was thinking I wanted to use recipes and other tips and techniques I have saved on Pinterest. I know I will never use all the posts at my fingertips unless I have a plan. I thought, why…
Wine and Food Pairing-Champagne and Brie
Food and Wine Pairings I recently took a class on Champagne. One thing they talked about was what to pair with this bubbly drink. The perfect pairing seemed to be cheese so I decided to pair our Thanksgiving champagne with Brie. On a site called Sensibus, they say “Brie and Brut Champagne, for the classic…
Fall/Sept. Bucket List-Happy Day Fall Has Arrived
I love when fall arrives. Even though it will be in the 90’s here today in NC, the promise of fall is bright. Early morning when I walk, Brodie, it has been in the ’60s the last few days, and the feeling is glorious. I decided to make a list of the things I…
How do I choose the best watermelon? Here are some tips!
I decided to repost this article because it is watermelon season. These helpful hints in choosing the best watermelon have been on the money for me. I love watermelon. I can remember as a kid on the farm sitting outside with a huge slice of watermelon. Forget the plates and forks and knives. My…