Backroad Traveler: Discovering Blackberry Tea

Backroad Traveler: Discovering Blackberry Tea

Traveling through the back roads of the Carolinas opens up an entirely new world that is both intriguing and educational. One of our discoveries while driving through a rural area in South Carolina was a small Blackberry Vineyard growing in the front yard of a home owner. We started our own blackberry garden last year, so this was something that caught our interest. We pulled into the drive, knocked on the door, and the gardener was more than pleased to give a tour

Open Your Eyes and Trust Me – Lessons Learned in the Storms of Life

Open Your Eyes and Trust Me – Lessons Learned in the Storms of Life

We enjoy traveling and camping in our RV. Most of the roads we travel are interstates, but there are times our route takes us along backroads that are narrow and curvy. I enjoy the scenery, but I get a little anxious on these narrow roads when towing a loaded 37-foot 5th-wheel. It is not easy to stop if someone pulls out in front of you. Often, my husband will say, “Read your book” which means for me to read, relax, and trust him to get us where we are going.

The Road of Trust

The Road of Trust

This picture was taken recently on a trip back home to Mississippi. It is a familiar road I traveled many times as a young girl with my parents. It leads to a place I still call home after all these years. For most of my life, this road was a gravel road.

Green Tomatoes

Green Tomatoes

With basket in hand, I made my way to the garden to pick vegetables, including the tomatoes that were growing along the inside of the garden fence. Yesterday I noticed a few that were almost ripe. Today they would be picked and served with fresh green beans and new...
The Circle of Life

The Circle of Life

I gave up my bacon this morning for a little bird in a distressful situation! One of my cats (Hershey) caught a Eastern Bluebird, and as I walked out my door, I heard its screech for help. I immediately went to its rescue. It was no easy task. Hershey did not want to...
Distraction or Inspiration?

Distraction or Inspiration?

In the springtime, I work from my “porch office.” Then, as the heat and humidity of summertime in the deep south arrives, I work from my “den office.”   Often while working, I see birds of many species feasting at the...
The Accuser

The Accuser

Use care with our words…they give strong evidence of your character and what is in your heart.