What I’ve learned in 2015

    How to distinguish true  friends How to play What ‘family’ means How much more I love my children That I can lean on my husband when necessary How much I appreciate nature and the outdoors – especially the trees That God is always present for me and everyone else A 12-Step Program really does […]

Late September, Gratitude and an amazing Flower

Late September As the days become shorter, my determination to get out into the daylight is more prevalent than ever. I thank God for the gift of sight and sound, the ability to walk, create and speak. Today while walking the grounds of the Biltmore Estate with my husband, my eyes and my camera couldn’t help […]

After the 4th

As summer is in full swing now, and the 4th of July has passed. The afternoon showers become a regular part of one’s day. As I finished some errands this morning starting at 7 am and home by 2 pm – I heard lots of people sharing about the weather, it’s hot, it’s cold, it’s rainy […]

Spring is here!

The mountains of Western North Carolina give way to a beautiful selection of wildflowers, many of which I do not know their names. Recently, I went on a hike with my husband to Oconaluftee National Park in Cherokee, North Carolina. What a gorgeous place! The image of one of these wildflowers appear to be helicopter blades. […]

Flowers galore!

April is such a beautiful month in Western North Carolina. The Trillium, Crocus, Daffodils, Tulips, Forsythia and so many other beautiful flowers are blooming. Flowers’ fragrance, color and unique beauty delight me. Here are a few Spring blooms… One of my favorite fragrances of Spring is the Hyacinths! Heavenly! Happy Spring! ~ Anita