As restrictions are somewhat lifted, our daily lives are still quite different than they were 3 months ago, there is no denying that. Gerry and I still are with each other at least 22 hours of every day. I only subtract a couple of hours for times that we take a stroll without each other, [...]
Just a few years ago, we had an elderly couple as neighbors at our home in Wake Forest, NC. The woman was an avid bird watcher, so much to the extent that it made her a squirrel-hater. She claimed they got after, and scared her birds away. She even had a small pellet gun to [...]
If you’re like us, the thought of maybe not traveling for a bit, gives us anxiety, and frankly, brings me (Shannon) to tears. Literal tears. Come on though, you’ve cried at least 8 times during this pandemic, right? This is a safe space - you can admit it. It’s no secret that we love to [...]
This past week, I was listening to Katie Sturino's podcast, "Boob Sweat", (check it out if you haven't, helpful and hysterical at the same time) and heard her talking about ways to cope with mental health during the pandemic. We've blogged previously about the ways in which walking and hiking has been a standard part [...]
I (Shannon) was recently reading the book, "Southern Lady Code" by Helen Ellis, and a chapter resonated with me. It was a chapter called, "Free to be...you and me (and childfree)." It moved me so much, that I thought I should write about how it made me feel, as it may inspire others who are [...]
