This is a day that for some is pure joy, for some grief, and for others simply disappointment. Wherever you…
A Gorgeous Fresco In My Town
Here’a an article I wrote on News Break about a gorgeous fresco we have in my hometown of Statesville, NC.…
A Little Oasis in Downtown Statesville
I’ve always loved the concept of public art and love the way our city both purchases and rents pieces so…
A Hike At Lake Norman State Park
It was a beautiful day for a hike. The temperatures were in the 40s, the sun was out, ànd my…
Just a Little Mill in NC – Linney’s Mill
I was taking my mom for a little drive on a Saturday and ended up at Linney’s Mill, just over…
Losing A Special High School Friend
They buried my friend Melissa today. The service was private, as is the responsible thing to do in this time…
Remembering O. Henry and His Life
Loving to read as I do, I clearly remember the first time I read The Gift of the Magi. I…
Come Join Me On News Break
I’m expanding! I just joined the Creators program with News Break. It’s a good fit for what I love to…
Those First Christmas Lights
Don’t you just love the first sign of Christmas lights? I figured te day after Thanksgiving you have to start…
When the FOMO is Real
You hear a lot of talk today of FOMO (the fear of missing out) these days. People think something is…
The Mixed Emotions Of Missing You
It has been a long time since I have seen you. It was right before your sisters sent you off…
Statistics Coming To Life
As a writer, often I read and comment on the work of other writers. Recently I commented on an impassioned…
A Time For Change
I love autumn. I drive around town celebrating the colors of nature, my heart a bit lighter. There can be…
Friday Night With Sydney Lett
“Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and…
Girlfriend Day On The Lake
“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls…
Lifting Spirits Around the World
This was to have been the first weekend of the 2020 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, Fiesta is the largest balloon festival…
Flying the Skies in Oz
It was a beautiful night in our town, so the balloons we’re out. It was especially fun for me. I…
A Little Georgia Getaway
Oh, a bit of fun for those of you who may be looking for a little Georgia getaway. The Chandelier…
Volunteer Day With MedAssist
Last year I heard about a group called MedAssist, a non-profit here in North Carolina that helps uninsured people get…
A Trip To The Dump – Errrr, Solid Waste Facility
I’m starting a major cleanout of my home, preparing to sell in the near future. Well, at some point. I…
Unemployed Again
Oh yes, it’s true. I am unemployed, after a month on a new job. I want to tell the full…
Happy Birthday To Sara And Maggie
I talk about my nieces and nephews a lot because they’re all amazing people. Today happens to be the birthday…
Happy Birthday To Me
Well the time has come. I am actually 60! It’s weird. I received messages from some of my friends from…
Happy Independence Day!
I’m pulling a couple from the past this year. The first one is from 2012, my first year blogging. I…
Jobless – No More
Just in case you have lost count, it has been 529 calendar days since I have had a job. I…
A New Private Balloon Pilot and A New Commercial Pilot In Our Community
It’s been a big weekend in our community. A balloon examiner (thanks Adam) was in town and we added a…
For Father’s Day
My dad was not a big fan, other than he liked having the family around. He never had any use…
A Bit More Ballooning
Yep, more ballooning! Today was significant because my friend Jan took her first ever hot air balloon ride. Introducing people…
A Little Bit Of Ballooning
So we went ballooning last night. I had given platelets that afternoon and wasn’t suppose to lift with my left…
A Jaunt Out Of Town
Well, we were going stir crazy, so my friend Jan and I went to New Bern, NC for a few…
Marching For Solidarity – Equality and Justice
I recently was listening to The Pledge of Allegiance. “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of…
