Yes, it is still hot here in North Carolina, but we are slowly slipping into fall. We are actually seeing temps in the high 60s in the mornings, and I must say I am loving it. With the cooler weather on the way, I find myself thinking of my fall wardrobe and fall fashion. With…
Food-The Queen and Marmalade Sandwiches
I do not follow the goings on of the royal family. Over the years, I have heard bits and pieces of their lives, but other than an occasional tidbit of news, gossip, or a tragedy such as with Princess Diana, I know very little. For some reason, I have always had great respect for…
Books-Book Suggestions for October 2022 And My TBR for October
I love to read scary books in October, but not too frightening. I like a good horror story if it is not too graphic. I love suspense and mystery and even a good scary romance if it is not too steamy. With all of that in mind, I decided to look at a few possible…
Travel-Road Scholar Trip To Upstate NY-The Corning Museum of Glass
I took this trip with the Road Scholars in 2015 and had a wonderful time. Let’s revisit my adventure. While I was with the Road Scholars in NY, we spent time at the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning. What a fantastic place. The history of glass is something that I had never really…
Shopping On Amazon For Fall Decor
Here we are in early September. Fall weather has not started yet, but I am looking for the arrival of cooler temperatures. I am also in the mood to decorate for fall, so let’s head over to Amazon and see what they have. (I am an Amazon Affiliate. If you buy anything using my links,…
Reading Wrap-Up for August 2022
Join me for my five-book reading wrap-up! August was a good reading month! August 2022 Here is my Youtube Video (There is an Amazon link to each book. If you are interested in more information, click on the link. I am an Amazon Affiliate. If you click on the link and buy anything…
Sunday Shopping On Amazon-Let’s Look For A Fall Wreath
Happy Day we have entered September. Does that mean it is cool and in the 70s here in NC? Nope, but it does give me hope that the hot, humid days are nearing an end. I am thinking about decorating for fall. I love having a lovely fall wreath on my front door to…
Travel North Carolina-Hiking Tom’s Creek Falls in Marion NC that is 90% Stroller Friendly
North Carolina has a lot to offer. Two of my favorite places to visit are the mountains and the coast. If I had to choose, it would always be the mountains. I went with my daughter and her family to an area near Asheville, NC. We stayed in a house just outside of Black…
A Step Back In History-Entertainment Wrap-Up 1957
Top Music, TV, Movie, and Number One Book in 1957. The Youtube Version Music The top song on the music charts in 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley. I tried to find a good video of an actual 1957 performance, but they were all poor quality. I was a baby when Elvis first performed this…
Amazon Shopping for Fall Nail Colors for a Mani-Pedi
It is so much fun to get a mani-pedi when the start of a new season is upon us. I love the color choices that are available seasonally. I have been getting pedicures but have avoided manicures because of a bad experience. I was getting the dip-style manicure. I loved the result because the polish…