I have lived long enough to have had thousands of dreams. I have had my share of nightmares and also my share of fun and memorable dreams. I can remember themes in my dreams that recur, such as being in a play with hundreds of people in attendance, and I forget my lines, and I…
Quotes-A Quote by the Dalai Lama on Inner Peace
A Quote by the Dalai Lama… “Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.” Dalai Lama Another way to phrase this is not to let someone else steal our peace of mind. We have all been in situations where words have been spoken, or actions have been taken against us. We…
Monthly Motivation-Memories
Memories “Something remembered from the past, a recollection.” I remember reading a book titled, “Before I Go to Sleep” by S. J. Watson. As I am reading, I am always looking for quotes that touch an emotional chord in me. The storyline of the book is centered around a woman who has lost her memory….
Entertainment Wrap-Up For January 2024
Entertainment Wrap-Up for January 2024 Here are the movies, TV shows, a podcast or two, and maybe a song. The things that I have been watching/reading/or listening to lately. ********** On Hulu Sons of Anarchy I have been watching Sons of Anarchy on Hulu. I am on season 3, episode 5, and there are 7…
Recipe Review-Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup with Recipe
Welcome to a new Recipe Review. Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup It was a cool day, so I decided to try a new recipe, Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup. I found this recipe on Pinterest. The Pinterest post came from Southern Living Magazine. I couldn’t wait to give it a try. This recipe was easy…
Travel North Carolina-February 2024 Events to Enjoy in North Carolina
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 February 2024 in NC that you may enjoy. I live…
Tell Your Story Through Journaling-Journal Prompt #4-Describe Your Best Ever Snow Day.
Journal Prompt for a Snowy Day Are you hoping for snow this Holiday 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…
Travel North Carolina-A Stroll Through Downtown Hickory NC
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…
Stress Relief and Self-Care Part 3-Let’s Get a Pedicure!
I believe that taking the time to take care of ourselves can help us relax and reduce our stress. I found this thought backed up online, and according to Amherst College “taking care of yourself will help maintain your physical, emotional, and mental reserves to prevent and manage stress. So, to take care of myself…
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…