2024 Summer Schedule Release: DMB
I received a notification that The Dave Matthews Band released their tour dates for the Summer of 2024. I scanned the city listings to see if Raleigh, NC, made the list, and it did!!!! My excitement level expanded. Last year, the band skipped the Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, and I felt...
Birthdays, Birthdays, Birthdays! Make a Wish!
Highlighting birthdays reaches new levels with me each year. In March, Aunt Yvonne celebrated her birthday in spirit since she transitioned to her next life. My stepdad, Chris, dined with us at one of his favorite steakhouses. My mother-in-law, Susan, enjoyed her time with us at lunch and with a spectacular comedy show. I hope...
St. Patrick’s Day: Reflect on the Blessings
March 17th, 2022, a touch of green brightens my outfit. I mused lightly on things I am lucky to be a part of joining. As I pondered over memories and choices, I realized it is not luck but the abundance of blessings as I honor my faith journey. Lesson eternally learned: Although the struggle is...
Valentines 2022
I desired to revisit the indoor picnic scene and settled on creating a cozy space in front of our fireplace. Celebrating love with my husband reminds me that faith never fails. I am surprised and forever grateful he came into my life to show me true love and compassion exist. I face and continue to...
Halloween 2021
– Carmen Baylies The Dragonbeard Prince – played by Peter Baylies and his Crimson Phoenix – portrayed by Carmen Baylies, traveled through the piedmonts of the Carolinas. Lord Blackbeard alerted his alliances to take care of crossing the seas with a bounty issued for pirates that aided Blackbeard from capture. The Nexus Storm provided excellent...