The Great Smoky Mountains National Park Before Sunrise
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is an amazing array of ever changing views that take your breath away. This was an early morning sunrise walk (we did see some sun) – I thought this was a...
View ArticleAn Excellent Source of Protection: Ranger Ready
If you’re heading outdoors and need a form of tick and insect spray – wow, have we ever found a wonderful brand! We were on vacation in Waynesville, NC and were headed out on a hike with a group. A...
View ArticleOh! Happy Day!
I took this photo at Bowens Island (near Folly Beach) a few years ago. As we walked back to the car we passed several cool signs. Each one made us smile. In Charleston, we’re slowly transitioning to...
View ArticleA Cool Trick with iOS 16!
I receive several emails from from sites that share great information on all things techy (Apple specifically), including new features to check out (love this part!), as well as alerts for what’s going...
View ArticleView from Hemphill Bald – Waynesville, NC!
This is one of my favorite photos. It appears as a screensaver often. I just don’t want the image to go away. This was a hike to a special place on our 30th anniversary. Sometimes when you take a photo...
View ArticleFor everyone who needs to take a breath…
For everyone who needs to take a breath… This post is for you! Whew, what a stressful few days – with upcoming storms and all that goes with it. Not to mention watching the TV and seeing the...
View ArticleDreams in black and white…
Ian has passed (hurricane) and we’ve been left with beautiful sunny skies. We’re done with cleanup and the City has already picked up the debris, which is no easy feat! When so many of us have huge...
View ArticleIt’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood…
We are fortunate to live in an area surrounded by Live oak trees. They were planted when these homes were built (mostly in the 1930’s). One in the front yard and one in the back (of most). Visually,...
View ArticleA Touch of Happy Color!
This beautiful flowers/vase were waiting in our room on our last vacation – when my husband surprised me with a trip to the Swag (wonderful place) for my birthday and our anniversary. Pops of color so...
View ArticleThe Loss of a Legend…
It’s never easy to lose someone who is so wonderful. A person who contributed so much to this world, made it better in every way. Penny had a gift with her words, and with her humor. I am so thankful...
View ArticlePretty Fall Vignette!
I love flowers. Everywhere, always. Light colors, dark colors – it doesn’t matter. They bring the outdoors in and make it oh so happy. So it’s always fun to see when someone takes an area that could be...
View ArticleOctober Weather – IN LOVE!
Most of us have a certain type of weather that we adore (or at least prefer). The weather lately has been out of control beautiful! After months of warm and humid – cool and crisp is a welcome relief!...
View ArticleYou finally caught up to me!
Some days are more celebratory than others – today is one of those days! You only turn “big numbers” once (ok, so you only turn every age once, details, details!) so you may as well celebrate in style,...
View ArticleA Well Oiled Machine! #vote
Doing your civic duty never felt so good. Especially when you find a candidate who’s beliefs align with your own. Let YOUR voice be heard by placing your vote. We’ve never voted early before. I have to...
View ArticleMeet Jack… Happy Halloween!
Well… HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Isn’t this a happy pumpkin painting? It reminds me of how we carved them growing up. My dad would take part of the cut out eyes, stick a toothpick in it and attach it to the head...
View ArticleA way to eat salmon if you you’re not a fan:
I’ve tried to be a sport in the past. I WANT to like salmon, it’s good for you, yayaya… BUT, it’s strong taste about did me in each time. We would go out to eat and my husband would have me try a bite...
View ArticleStunning (Pre) Sunrise…
The above photo is a sunrise image taken from The Swag (from the dog trot/porch area). No filter, no enhancement, just pure Mother Nature in all her glory! There is nothing better than to wake up to...
View ArticleIn need of calm and serenity, who isn’t?
What a stunning sunrise, don’t you agree? This sunrise photo was taken last month in Waynesville, NC. So breathtaking and peaceful. I just look at this image and I think about the good time we had...
View ArticleRecipes and A Burst of Happiness!
Interested in hearing your favorite holiday recipe (while posting a flash of color and happiness during these days when it gets dark outside so early). I seem to be stuck in the zone of READING so many...
View ArticleStarry, Starry Night…
The stars were the show at this magical get-together. The sky was a gorgeous deep blue and it was filled with so many stars it was hard to fathom. At home, we have other homes and trees around us, so...
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