A few years ago, I was approaching [let’s just say] a landmark age, and suddenly my arms weren’t long enough so I could see to thread a needle. A trip to the eye doctor began the on-and-off-my-face, daily struggle with reading glasses. I only need to wear glasses for close-at-hand tasks, reading and computer. The [...]
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We sell an enormous quantity of anything and everything relating to a famous North Carolina university, which just happens to be our store owners’ alma mater. We sell so many more Christmas ornaments from their school than we do of any other college, that last year, I started devoting a whole tree just to their [...]
Last weekend, with 2 lovely ladies, I co-hosted a baby shower for a mutual friend’s daughter-in-law. This is an exciting time for the new mom-to-be, who has also been a fabulous friend and helper to me in a time of need. The hostesses decided on cupcakes and I offered to make them. These are my busiest, [...]
When I moved this summer, I downsized a fair amount. My kitchen is definitely smaller with less storage, so it’s been a squeeze. I have one less drawer and it’s amazing the impact that makes when configuring the most efficient way to store items. I have a set of knives that I use all the [...]
Remember back a decade or two ago to those plastic utensils we used in our Teflon cookware so we wouldn't mar the finish? They were awful - thick and inflexible and they also melted alarmingly easily in hot pots and pans. It was inevitable that they would soon meet their demise with a series [...]
Growing up in Cape Town, Autumn was a relative non-event. Sure there were deciduous trees that lost their leaves, but it wasn't spectacular. My mom's garden had flowering plants year round so there was always color. When I made my first October visit to the Appalachian mountains, I was in awe. The amazing vistas in [...]
Back in January when we were at market, we started planning an October display of trees and ornaments for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Today, the first day of October, I had the honor of decorating the little pink grove of trees. You can’t miss them as you come in the main store entrance. Look [...]
I was driving along in my car last week when Mike Collins was hosting his morning talk show on NPR. I was jolted into awareness when I heard the senior minister at my church answering a question. Then I realized that Jim Noble was on the show as well. It clicked that this was a [...]
You're probably wondering why on earth I'd write a blog post about what I'm about to write about. You see, I'm so tickled with this "solution" that I want to share it! Do you buy the economical, large-size bottles of shampoo and conditioner like I do? Do you also have a problem finding a spot [...]
