The day before veterans Day I was invited over to a friend’s home who has a beautiful Vineyard. We shared a bottle of his wine that won North Carolina’s highest award. It was such a relaxing afternoon, and we went … Continue reading
This bear was 25 ft from me. I took the photo from my front deck. She brought her two Cubs and has been here twice before, within a week. It’s a little nerve-wracking. I hope everyone is excited after the … Continue reading
Last week I met a Meetup group at a rooftop bar in Asheville. It was nice to meet a few new people, but it’s really not my thing anymore. I did get the phone number for this girl, so I’m … Continue reading
Since moving to Asheville a little over a week ago, I’ve attended three Meetup events…a walk and two social get-togethers. I took three classes at the Asheville YMCA. It’s only about a mile and a half from my place. I … Continue reading
I moved into my new place in Asheville, North Carolina on Saturday. Since I’m a nomad, I didn’t have that much stuff I had to put away. It’s in a lovely area of town. The YMCA and grocery stores are … 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
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
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
My summer has been great! I’m doing all of the things I enjoy…hiking, cycling, attending classes at the YMCA (even Yoga recently), socializing, and cooking. I’m the one in the orange below. I went bowling. It’s been a while, but … Continue reading
This past week I signed up to be a mentor for 7th graders. I hiked two trails, a 5.5 mi and a 7 mi. The 7 mi. was mostly in the rain, which made for a very atmospheric hike. I … Continue reading
This week’s activities were pretty much on par with the usual. I went for a 6 mile hike with my Sunday group. Situated on the edge of a mountain with a beautiful view to the left for most of the … Continue reading
Since Friday I went hiking near the Pisgah Inn on the Blue Ridge Parkway. I was supposed to go with a Meetup group, but I got the time wrong and got there too early, so I decided to do it … Continue reading
Sunday I went with a group called Worship in the Wild and hiked 5.5 miles in Candler, North Carolina, not far from Asheville. They were very friendly and the hike was somewhat challenging, just the way I like it. I … Continue reading
