Handling Isolation Frustration
As shocking as it may seem, COVID-19 is here and doesn't appear to be going anywhere fast. In less than three months, this virus has spread globally and landed right…
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Handling Isolation Frustration
A Case for Squished Balls
In past posts like this one and this one, I've mentioned the challenges we have had with our new puppy, Piper. She is a force of nature, powered by lithium…
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A Case for Squished Balls
Surprises at the NC State Capitol
I can't say exactly how many times I have passed the North Carolina State Capitol in the 15 years that we've lived in Raleigh. I would imagine more than 100.…
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Surprises at the NC State Capitol
Ode to the Trees
I have always loved trees. Not just an "oh, aren't they pretty" kind of reaction but a deep reverance for their stoic beauty and dignified peace. They provide a haven…
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Ode to the Trees
Cheesy. In More Ways Than One.
The mention of a holiday cheese ball can evoke a chuckle from most people. It is reminiscent of something kind of tacky, perhaps in the category of a fruitcake or…
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Cheesy. In More Ways Than One.
NC State Fair Excitement
The NC State Fair: An October Original
That's right folks: the NC State Fair is back! Today I had the absolute pleasure of being a guest at the NC State Fair Media Preview on behalf of the…
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The NC State Fair: An October Original
Summer Adventure
Riviera Maya Adventure
About an hour south of Cancun, nestled on the coast of the Yucutan Peninsula, there is a wild and beautiful region called the Riviera Maya. You won't find resorts crammed together…
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Riviera Maya Adventure
The Good Life
Perusing an antique store recently, we unearthed a old LIFE Magazine from December 28 of 1959. What attracted us was the collage of smiling faces and photos of people engaged…
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The Good Life
Falls Lake Escape
Falls Lake Escape
This year, it took a long time for spring to finally, well... spring. We had weeks of drastic temperatures and a few late frosts that killed many beautiful garden plants. But…
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Falls Lake Escape
Spring Has Sprung
The day before Easter, I took the dog for a walk. It was a mild day and the balmy temperatures were such a relief after the wild ride of surprise…
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Spring Has Sprung