Dark & Stormy to Bright & Light…
The skies have been dark and stormy for the past four? days – I think i’ve lost count. The threat of tropical weather is no party but Lil Debby has passed by Charleston and we are grateful. It was a...
View ArticleIn Memory: Artist Carol Bass 🕊️
Morning Conversation is our painting by artist, Carol Bass. Carol was a legend, everyone loved her. She was talented beyond belief – the energy that this painting has is unbelievable. The colors,...
View Article“And into the mountains I go”…
I took this photo in Waynesville, NC in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park some time ago. When a little relaxation is in order, these are the photos I gravitate to. Mountains or water, there is...
View ArticleYet Another Trip Around the Sun!
These trips around the sun (AKA birthdays) keep coming faster and faster. Is it just me that feels this way? It seems as if I’ve just celebrated one birthday when another comes along. It’s dizzying…...
View ArticleHappy Anniversary To The Love Of My Life!
This photo was taken (by Steven Reinhold of The Appalachian Adventure Company on vacation last year. Sunrise hikes are my favorite. Hop out of bed with a guzzle of coffee and be on your way. Trying to...
View ArticleOh! The drama of this colorful plant!
OH! The drama, right? Doesn’t this remind you of a Chinese Lantern, but with a bit more color? It’s so vibrant against the green, isn’t it? I took this photo while out and about in Mount Pleasant, SC –...
View ArticleA Book To Read – THE WOMEN by Kristin Hannah!
Every once in a while a book comes out that is so special I just have to share with you. I haven’t read a book by Kristin Hannah in the past so this was a treat. Her writing flows so well, from the...
View ArticleFlower On the Windowsill…
I love having a flower, usually popped into a small jar, on my kitchen window. Often it’s a flower that broke off while changing water and giving a fresh cut, but sometimes it’s there just because. The...
View ArticleRest & Relaxation…
Because sometimes life makes us step back, take a break and rest. No matter if we want to or not. 🌱 And we just have to go with it… Raising my tea cup to all of you who are feeling the same....
View ArticleA Spotlight on Nature…
Some of the most beautiful things on this planet come from nature. The shocking beauty is overwhelming. How can there be so many different species of flowers and plants so stunning? How can there be so...
View ArticleA Wonderful Place to Buy Flowers!
This arrangement was absolutely beautiful. My husband sent it to me for our anniversary and weeks later (yes! WEEKS!) it was still stunning. There are flowers and there are FLOWERS. These flowers...
View ArticleGuess the Artist #35 | Detroit Institute of Arts
Can you guess the artist? It’s Monday and I thought I would give you an easy one to jump start your week, ha ha. Note: signature edited. This artist has their own distinct style don’t they? This was...
View ArticleWe Are A Nation That Will Never Forget…
This striking flag was on view at the Charleston Airport (not sure if it’s still there). For those of us who were on this Earth on September 11, 2001 you will remember this day. You will remember...
View ArticleMemories: St John’s Marsh – Broken Leg On A Snowmobile
Stunning, isn’t it? This photo was taken a while ago when we were in Michigan. When I drive this relatively long stretch as a passenger, I’m usually taking photos, a lot of photos. A few will turn out....
View ArticleSeptember in Maine – Photo from the Archives.
I took this photo our first year in Maine. September, 2006. We knew it would be beautiful, but whoa! We had no idea of how drop dead gorgeous it was. We visited Port Clyde, Maine – then took a boat to...
View ArticleHappy 1st Day of Fall, Y’all!
First. Day. Of. Fall! How exciting is this? To me, it’s the best of the best. Fall is my favorite season by far, I love knowing the weather will turn crisper, less humid, I love knowing the leaves...
View ArticleA Book To Read – The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah!
The Nightingale is a book that is so difficult to put down. It’s hard to concentrate on little else while you’re reading it. I recommend you give in and fully immerse yourself in Kristin Hannah’s...
View ArticleFall Is Upon Us…
Fall hit and the temps in Charleston rose. Hmmm. I think they’re supposed to drop a few degrees over the coming days, here’s hoping! Whether it’s a tad warm or not, you can still feel the fall vibe in...
View ArticleWestern North Carolina – Thoughts on Helene…
Almost all of us have witnessed the endless images of destruction from Hurricane/Tropical Storm Helene. Helene came onshore as a Category 4 hurricane near Cape Fear, FL on September 26, 2024 – a few...
View ArticleHurricane Helene Relief for NC, SC, TN, GA, FL…
I specifically mentioned Western North Carolina in a past post because we know several people who live in Waynesville, NC. There are so many areas that need disaster relief and basic necessities like...
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