This blog is mostly about me and my experiences, but I occasionally like to feature other voices with different experiences. Today, it's my sister Sammi, who recently got her Masters degree and said goodbye to a part of the world she's deeply connected to with one last solo hike. Read her first … [Read more...] about Saying Goodbye to Boone
North Carolina
Photo Friday: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Despite its proximity to where I live in Atlanta, I've spent little time in most parts of North Carolina. The road to Boone, where my sister lives, is well-tread and I spent a few summers in Wilmington and the Outer Banks. But apart from these places, I've missed most of the middle. While both … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Photo Friday: Boone, North Carolina
My body can't seem to keep up with the seasons, as I left moderate climes in Georgia to visit my sister in the mountains of North Carolina before heading down to Florida, where it was still in the 80s. But it really felt like fall there so I broke out my sweaters and boots for a weekend getaway. … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Boone, North Carolina
Photo Friday: Asheville, North Carolina
Two weeks ago, I joined my mom and sister for a road trip up to Asheville, North Carolina. My sister's friend was getting married and I wasn't doing anything, so I decided to tag along. I'm not much of a mountain girl, but I always love spending time in Asheville. I hoped to swing by a few breweries … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Asheville, North Carolina
Quilt Pattern Barns
Fisher Folk Art When I was driving through Boone, North Carolina last weekend, I happened upon these barns with quilt patterns painted on them and fell in love. … [Read more...] about Quilt Pattern Barns