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
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
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
