Road trip to Cincinnati from North Carolina

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

Hiking, James Bok recipes, and paint by number!

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 great summer!

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

Cooking, Card making, and hiking

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

Fun, fun, fun!

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

Summer in Asheville / Hendersonville, North Carolina

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

Socializing, meeting a date at the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic site, chasing waterfalls in Cashiers, North Carolina, and an early 4th of July celebration!

The other day, I went walking again with the Henderson County Welcome Club. The park where we walk is lovely. I’ve been out with a lady a couple of times and I invited her over for lunch and a walk. … 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

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

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