As we approach the summer solstice, I find myself still working from home, and our world still topsy-turvy, due to COVID-19. What is the new normal anyway? We all wear masks and gloves, shopping is primarily done online, or we are utilizing store pickup options. Eating out? Not really. Some have opened with curbside or…
Living My Best Life
First trip out post COVID-19 after no real trips since last fall. Life sometimes gets in the way, we knew we were putting things on hold while we prepped our house to sell. That project took longer than expected, but we did meet our goal and list in the first quarter of 2020. We really…
Pre Mardi Gras
I felt like I was on system overload this past week. There are so, so, many flashy, shiny things in New Orleans, the party never seems to end. I truly enjoyed staying here albeit just a short stint. Such a colorful town inside and out, the people in their costumes sing, dance, and play the…
We Are Listed!
Today is the day! Our MLS listing went live this morning. January 20, 2020! Our for sale sign was personally delivered by our realtor last night. When he placed the realtor lock on the front door, it seemed like a bit of a dream, but this is really happening! We have officially completed step one…
Ringing In A New Year
This is the time of year when I start reflecting, sort of a year in review. 2019 marks year two, time lived ‘after’ the death of our son. I am healing, the bad days are becoming farther apart, and happier memories are beginning to creep into my thoughts more and more. ‘Finding Beauty Wherever I…
Tree Lighting
For as long as I can remember, putting up the Christmas tree was an event, an event to be cherished. Holiday music, special hors d’oeuvres for dinner, baking cookies and leaving a few out for Santa. The tree from my childhood was a real one, cut down from my grandfathers garden, and tied to the…
Sneak Peek
Here is a teaser for you. The below cookies will be making a comeback this year and I have made my final selection of new cookies. It’s time to start gathering supplies and pulling out my stand mixer. I haven’t used it since last Christmas. All of the recipes are Pinterest finds, so if you…
Beautiful Things
Everything seems to have a day now. You always see today is National this day or National that day. If you Google “What holiday is today” something always pops up. Aside from the traditional holidays, you can always find something more obscure, unique. I recently discovered that there is a ‘beautiful’ day. Who knew? Beautiful…
Canine Crawl
I had so much fun out with Scruffy this past weekend supporting a great cause at the 19th annual canine crawl for the Humane Society of Eastern Carolina. I can’t believe I have never participated before, even when we had the pugs. Fact is, Scruffy is much more suited to things like this. We have…
Walking For My Friends
Scruffy will be out and about today walking for a cause. Click For Details