Wednesday Chef Cecil made us skillet French toast for breakfast. He made it on our mountain trip back in June and we loved it. Only a few ingredients and super easy to make. I even had leftovers for breakfast on Thursday! Rain had been forecast so we decided to stick close to "home" by going … Continue reading Outer Banks 2023 – Days 4,5,6
history
Outer Banks 2023 – Days 1,2,3
This past week Cecil and I escaped to the northern Outer Banks with our rescue pup, Percy. We visited here in November 2020 and knew we would be back one day. This was Percy's first visit to the beach (we adopted him in 2021) and he loved it! Hitting the road with my two favorite … Continue reading Outer Banks 2023 – Days 1,2,3
NC Outer Banks – Day 6
The end of a vacation is always tough, especially one that was as fun-filled and relaxing as this one was. In true style we left as soon as we were up and ready. We stopped for coffee and breakfast sandwiches at Waveriders Coffee, Deli & Pub and turned west toward home. At my request we … Continue reading NC Outer Banks – Day 6
Danville, Virginia
My husband calls me everyday from work to ask me how my day is going. I do my best to be honest with him and on one particular Friday I said, "Not great. All I want to do is run away." In his usual hint-of-humor fashion he responded, "Well, you'll have to wait until I … Continue reading Danville, Virginia
Columbia, South Carolina
Daytrips can be both wonderful and exhausting. The short time forces you to make the most of it, resulting in sore feet. Always worth it, though! My ideal distance for a daytrip is two hours or less one way. Staying within that radius from your home ensures that you'll have enough time to see at … Continue reading Columbia, South Carolina
Alamance County, North Carolina
The drawback of our country's interstate road system is that we miss out on so many wonderful towns and sites. Instead of being waymarkers along the route they are relegated to a name on a green or brown sign as we fly past on the way to our destination. My husband and I were given … Continue reading Alamance County, North Carolina
Town Creek Indian Mound
Sometimes you have to step away from the emails and housecleaning and go on an adventure! A few weeks ago I did just that. Not wanting to go alone I called my mother and she agreed to be my road trip buddy. Our destination of choice was the Town Creek Indian Mound in Mt. Gilead, … Continue reading Town Creek Indian Mound
Stanly County Ag Tour
Most mothers want to get a manicure or go shopping for their birthday. Not mine! She enjoys those outings, too, but my city-dwelling mom has always had a love of the countryside and farming. On this outing she even confessed to me that she wished in college she had studied to become a county extension … Continue reading Stanly County Ag Tour
Belmont, North Carolina
Southwest of Charlotte is a beautiful, thriving town called Belmont. Located along the Catawba River, the area came to life in 1871 when the railroad was built. Originally called Garibaldi Station, it continued to grow as land nearby was donated to the Benedictine Monks and in 1876 they founded Belmont Abbey College. Incorporated in 1895, Belmont's … Continue reading Belmont, North Carolina
Charlotte Hawkins Brown
By Joanna Grey Talbot Sometimes those who make the greatest impact are the ones who work passionately and quietly behind the scenes, not seeking fame or fortune. They seek the limelight only when absolutely necessary to champion the cause they believe in, not to bring themselves recognition. Charlotte Hawkins Brown was one such person. She … Continue reading Charlotte Hawkins Brown
New Stories From Old Towns 