Blue Ridge Bicycle Club, hiking Catawba Falls in North Carolina, and visiting Henderson County wineries

I joined the Blue Ridge Bicycle club here in Hendersonville, North Carolina. My first ride was 13 miles on country roads, and it was gorgeous! I’m the one on the left with the neon green shirt. This past Friday I … Continue reading

Birthday celebration and exploring Grovewood Village Museums

I’m enjoying living here in Hendersonville, N.C.  Everything is within 5 to 10 minutes…the Y, the grocery, the car wash, restaurants, hair salon, and the bike trail is 1 minute away.  Saturday I went to a nearby winery and enjoyed … Continue reading

Exploring Spartanburg, South Carolina and hiking Bear Wallow Mountain trail

My latest adventures include an hour drive from Hendersonville, N.C. to Spartanburg, S. C.  I’ve never been there. I explored Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve. There are walking trails and water features. I also checked out the downtown area and … Continue reading

Chimney Rock State Park and Elf Leaf Farm

The last couple of days have been nice! I went hiking with a Meetup group at Chimney Rock State Park. Hickory Nut Falls is a beautiful trail within the park and the 404-ft waterfall is impressive. Yesterday I went with … Continue reading

Hiking Fawn Lake Loop, Hooker Falls, and Triple Falls Trails in Dupont State Recreational Forest

Friday I participated in a Pilates class at the Y. It feels good to be active. It was a pretty day so I decided to drive a half an hour from Hendersonville, North Carolina to Dupont State Recreational Forest and … Continue reading

Unity Park and Falls Park on the Reedy in Greenville, South Carolina

Thursday I set off early, 6:00 a.m., and drove to Greenville, South Carolina. It’s an hour drive from Hendersonville, North Carolina. I wanted to go to Costco and that’s the closest one. Once I was in Greenville, I stopped at … Continue reading

Meetup events, the Hendersonville Family YMCA, and purchasing a Wig

For the past week I’ve mainly been attending Meetup events. I’m trying to meet new friends and had coffee with a lady. One of the events was at a place called Burntshirt Vineyards. The grounds were lovely. I’m discovering that … Continue reading

Making art with high voltage electricity

Yesterday, I attended an Airbnb experience that used high voltage electricity to create a pattern on wood. Next a laser is used to imprint a graphic of your choice. Finally you paint them. Although I was the only person in … Continue reading

North Carolina Arboretum, The Meadow at Highland Brewery, and Jewelry making

I’m in an Airbnb now until June 6th, that’s when my four month lease starts for a cute two-bedroom cottage in Hendersonville. Then I’ll be in another cute cottage in Asheville for 6 months. It’s a relief to have accommodations … Continue reading

Asheville Art Museum and Botanical Gardens

I accomplished a lot on Mother’s Day! I did laundry, went to the grocery, and washed my car.  I visited the Asheville Botanical Gardens, but there were very few flowers. It was free admission though. I explored a bit of … Continue reading

Driving on Highway 40 and visiting the Amarillo Botanical Garden

I’ve never been a fan of long driving trips. Especially not solo. I know they say to enjoy the journey, but some drives are just not fun or interesting. Yesterday’s drive on highway 40 from Gallup, New Mexico to Amarillo, … Continue reading

Learning to go with the flow and exploring Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona

I found out a couple of days ago that I have a complex torn meniscus and baker’s cyst in my injured knee. I had been trying to take it easy and let it heal, but it didn’t get any better. … Continue reading