Last week, we drove toward Charlotte, NC, to see the Christmas lights. Our neighbors told us about driving through this park resort that is well known for decorating for the holidays. We had to see for ourselves. This is Tanglewood’s 34th season to bring about the Festival of Lights. Each holiday season, visitors come together…
Freepik.com It’s that time again. Spooky goblins, scary monsters, and wicked witches! Nah – it’s basically candy time and walking til your feet are tired and sore. There is more…
We arrived prepared, flashlights in hand, ready for darkness to cloak the land. Anticipation filled our souls, seeking fulfillment, but mostly the thrill of it all. I’m talking about a corn maze! Not just any maze, but a five-acre maze that weaves you through the corn stalks, hoping not to get lost. Five of us,…
The 80th anniversary of the end of World War II falls on September 2, 2025, which marks 80 years since the unconditional surrender of Japan and the final cessation of global hostilities in 1945. Events commemorating this milestone will occur throughout the year. In addition, specific events planned to honor veterans are taking place in…
We met Cheryl and her son, Matthew, last Thursday, August 7th, at the Charlotte airport. Cheryl is our sister-in-law, married to Rick, Ron’s brother, who passed away. We came straight back to our house so everyone could settle in and relax. In our recent upgrades, we worked to complete our back patio so we could…
My heart aches–there’s a void. I miss the heavy tromping of footsteps led by the right paw as Ramsey ascended the stairs. I miss the lapping sounds of him getting a drink. I miss the high-pitch barking I once found irritating, but I would give just about anything to hear one more time. We lost…
Day trips are fun, and our recent trip to Blowing Rock was no exception! In a word, it was perfect! We were treated to warm temperatures, an almost cloudless sky, and just the right amount of foot traffic. We went with our friend and neighbor, Barbara, and enjoyed our day shopping, eating, and seeing the…
Mother’s Day brings fond memories of past holidays, special times with family, and more specifically, mom! It’s a time to celebrate moms.