The Second Most Important Element of Christmas – Family
A personal reflection of what Christmas really means to me – faith AND family – and how important it is to take the time for both during the season.
Why Give Thanks – a Thanksgiving Retrospective
There are many people that say that Thanksgiving is their favorite holiday of the year. Could be the common feeling of “giving thanks” on this particular day, spending time with family, the food. (Let’s be honest, it may put us into a coma, but the food — Thanksgiving dinner — is a coveted experience each … Read more
Everybody Deserves a Vacation
Everybody. Period. And holidays with family don’t count. While you are “away from work” (well, most of us are anyway), you’re also in hustle and bustle mode; quite different from a get-away-from-it-all-vacation. It’s been nearly 3 years since my last vacation and even then, while I was away and while I enjoyed myself too, at … Read more
Pepper Sullivan You Will Be Missed
This morning I did the hardest thing I have ever had to do in my life – I…well, actually my husband and I…had to put our 18 1/2 yr old black feline, Pepper, to sleep…forever. Oh my gosh. I am so heartbroken as I write this and I’m supposed to be working but I can’t. … Read more
What I Love About – RayLen and Cloer Family Vineyards
I haven’t written a “What I love about” post in a while and I figured after two straight weekends of visiting NC wineries, it was only fitting my next post be dedicated to NC wine. I consider myself a “wine aficionado” at least that’s what I say on my Twitter bio anyway. I’m definitely not … Read more
