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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Yesterday, I checked out an amazing scenic overlook called Jump Off Rock in Hendersonville, North Carolina. From there I drove to Brevard and walked on Main Street. Brevard is charming and has a really nice vibe. The 2.5 hour drive … Continue reading
After a grueling 5-day cross-country trip (with two days of torrential rain), I finally arrived at my Asheville Airbnb. I only have this one until the 14th, so I’ve been busy researching places to live. I found one in Hendersonville, … Continue reading