Tell Your Story Through Journaling Journaling, I have found 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…
Quote of the Week by Ava Duvernay “Create A New Door”
Today I selected a quote by Ava DuVernay. This quote is accurate on many levels. In order to succeed in this life and be happy, we can’t continue to make the same mistakes or knock on the same door. We can’t continue to knock on the door, so someone who damaged us and expect the…
Journal Prompt-#3-Do You Believe In Karma?
Journal Prompt Do You Believe In Karma? First off, what is karma? I found this definition of karma in an online dictionary. Karma is “destiny or fate, following as effect from cause.” Another meaning in the Cambridge Dictionary is “a situation in which things happen to someone as a result of their previous actions,…
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…
Wine Wednesday-What to Avoid if You Don’t Like High Acidic Citrus Wines
I do enjoy a good glass of wine. I believe everyone has a different version of what they think is good wine. One flavor in wine that I do not like is a strong citrus flavor. I found a site called Cards of Wine. Cards of Wine break down the flavors, which may aid me…
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…