Yesterday, I drove to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to visit the Kuwohi Observation Deck. For some reason, I thought this was the clear circular observation deck that I’ve seen in photos, but it wasn’t. It was still cool! … Continue reading
I left yesterday morning on a road trip from Hendersonville to Blowing Rock, North Carolina. My first stop was hiking Erwin’s View Trail to see Linvale Falls. I took the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway to Grandfather Mountain. The views from … Continue reading
Earlier this week I attended a get-together for widow/widowers. I know they couldn’t understand what I’ve been through since I lost my only child in addition to my husband and parents. It didn’t feel like a good fit. Wednesday I … Continue reading
Tuesday I drove from Charleston to Columbia, South Carolina. I’ve never been to Columbia and wanted to visit the Columbia Museum of Art. I’ve been to lots of Art museums, and I really liked this museum. I tend to like … Continue reading
Monday, I drove half an hour from Folly Beach to the Charleston Historic District and followed a pre-planned 2-mile walking route. I love this colorful and lush architecture! The Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is located half an hour from downtown … Continue reading
My Airbnb is only one block from the beach. I had been here 14 years ago, but I don’t remember it being so nice. The weather was perfect in the low ’80s. It’s always fun to people and bird watch! … Continue reading
I left early yesterday morning for a mini solo road trip to Charleston for a couple of nights and Charlotte for a night. On the way, I stopped at Congaree National Park. I had never heard of this park. It … Continue reading
I’ve been on a couple of hikes this week. They were both about 6 miles. Afterwards, it usually takes me a few hours of rest to recover, but I have been sick with respiratory and chest congestion. I finally went … Continue reading
I had two dates with a guy, and as usual I was hopeful, but there were too many red flags. I recently went hiking with a new group. It was a pretty hike and I made another friend. She and … Continue reading
I haven’t seen my brother and sister-in-law in Cincinnati since becoming a Nomad in July of 2025. I drove there over Labor Day weekend. My first stop was Johnson City, Tennessee. I’m still deciding where I want to settle down. … Continue reading
Monday, I had a friend over to my brother’s for breakfast and we went for a walk in the neighborhood. It was really nice to spend some time together. That evening I took my brother and his wife to Capital … Continue reading
Recently I hiked with a Meetup group off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville, North Carolina and I think it may be my favorite hike so far! The views were outstanding and it’s so nice to be out in nature … Continue reading
It’s been a few weeks since I’ve posted. I’ve been doing much of the same, going to the Y, hiking, cycling, playing games with groups, socializing, and cooking. There’s a class at the Y called shapes. It’s a combination of … Continue reading
In the past, I’ve mentioned that I enjoy cooking…mainly trying new recipes. I tried one from a blog called Calla’s clean eats. It’s a rice cake with a thin layer of Greek yogurt topped with your fruit of choice. It’s … Continue reading
More fun to report… I went on a boat ride with a group of people at Lake Lure and had lunch afterwards. Beautiful homes are perched on the side of the lake. The weather was perfect – ’70s. Every week … Continue reading
