Archive for January, 2017

When a trashy old door no longer closes: A classic story of remodeling

Tuesday, January 31st, 2017

I knew we would put an offer on our house even before I saw it.  Not because it was my dream home or in my dream location.  I knew it because the universe told me.  No, I haven’t a run in with Heaven’s Gate or Ayahuasca.  Hear me out.  Not long after we moved to […]

Road Trips and Reflections

Tuesday, January 24th, 2017

I’ve covered 3,000 miles during road trips in the past four weeks. The majority of the miles were covered with my husband, son, and dog. Due to motion sickness and what some may call “control issues” historically I’ve been the family driver.  I’m not sure what happened to cause me to loosen up a bit, […]

Goats and Bottle Rockets: Not Just a Clever Band Name

Tuesday, January 17th, 2017

I love my home. Every single thing about it. I deliberately chose the paint colors to be soothing and neutral to keep from competing with the natural beauty through the picture windows.  Its clutter-free because I’m a strong believer in a clean home helps with a calm mind. I fancied it a Zen mountain retreat […]

Snow Days: A True Test of Sanity

Monday, January 9th, 2017

Did you hear that it snowed in North Carolina this weekend?  Charlotte saw a dusting of snow, followed by freezing rain and sleet.  Hickory got around 5 inches of snow and the High Country got who the heck knows how much. Some people lost their minds before the snow started.  Buying all the bread and […]

Compassion and Kindness in the New Year

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2017

The past year has been hard, right? Death, divorce, job loss, sadness over political events and violence around the world are some of the things we faced. The New Year begins with a lot of uncertainty. I’ve been reflecting on how to be more optimistic about the New Year and what I can do to […]



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