Dream Big!

  When the alarm sounded this morning at 6 a.m. I swore it was a mistake! Not much gets me out of bed that early, but today we planned to attend the Clemson Football Championship Celebration, which included a parade through the city of Clemson, followed by a celebration at Memorial Stadium! The local media … More Dream Big!

“Hop” to it … and believe me, we did!

After our day of vicariously hanging with the rich and famous, Thursday’s plan included a stop at Sierra Nevada Brewery on the way back to Westminster. Located in Mills River, North Carolina, the brewery sits on endless acres of amazing forest land about 20 minutes south of Asheville. The original brewery was founded in 1979 by Ken … More “Hop” to it … and believe me, we did!

Hanging with the Rich and Famous…and Remarkable!

Weeks ago, Bill and I decided that we would treat ourselves to a Christmas getaway and visit  the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. Well, this was the week and we had a tremendous time! Our adventure began on Wednesday with a stop in Fair Play, SC at an out-of-the-way bakery named Hershbergers. We had heard … More Hanging with the Rich and Famous…and Remarkable!

Thanksgiving…Family, Friends, Food, and Football!!

Seems like forever since I wrote, but we got off to a slow start here in South Carolina due to a bout of bronchitis on my part. I honestly do not remember the last time I had even a head cold, yet alone a cold plus a hacking, persistent – and lingering – cough! Not quite 100% yet but definitely … More Thanksgiving…Family, Friends, Food, and Football!!

Are You a Doodler?

On a crisp South Carolina morning, after a quick workout at the gym, Bill and I headed toward Pickens, SC to find the Doodle Trail. Completed in 2015, this paved 7.3 mile trail connects the towns of Pickens and Easley in the northwestern corner of South Carolina. Why is it called the “Doodle Trail” you … More Are You a Doodler?