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 to the doctor and got an antibiotic and prednisone. I’m still going to the YMCA two to three times a week to attend a class that’s a combination of power yoga and Pilates. I can tell it’s making a difference with my arthritis and general well-being. I also go to yoga two or three times a month.

Earlier this week I visited Skytop Orchard in Flat Rock, North Carolina. It was only a 15-minute drive. Beautiful views! The trees are slow to change color this year, probably because it was so warm until recently.

Yesterday, I went with friends to the Art on Main festival in Hendersonville. Everything you could think of was there!

Last night I went to a couple’s beautiful home for an event and there was a big bear in the backyard!

I’m leaving this morning to go on a mini road trip to Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. I have a place right on the beach!