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May 2026--I’ve always believed there are far more good people in the world than bad. We hear so much about the bad and not nearly enough about the good, so this post is about the good. I can’t say what happened to me “restored” my faith in humanity, because instead, it strengthened it. Last Monday morning, I received a call from a wonderful woman at our local State Farm office. My mind started racing—had I missed a payment? Had something changed? I had no idea. After we exc

November 2025-- Before I tell you what or where this is, here is some trivia about this place. Read on and see if you know it. · Over two million guests visit annually from throughout the world. · The weekend after Thanksgiving welcomes as many as 50,000 guests. · The landscaped grounds cover 27 acres—with an additional 7.35 acres for its building. · The late-great John Wayne ordered a suit from this place by phone on Dec. 15, 1976. · The park

October 2025 --It’s that time of the year again. Yup, people are enjoying pumpkin spice lattes and roasted pumpkin seeds, putting carved pumpkins on porches, and adding the mashed fibrous pulp to their favorite fall recipes. It’s also time for the crowds to gather at pumpkin festivals, which are held all over the world. If by chance you happen to be in Germany, check out the Ludwigsburg Pumpkin Festival--the largest of its kind in the world. Did you know a quaint town in Illi

September 2025 --We’ve all heard the phrase, “Laughter is the best medicine,” right? Well, if that’s true (and I believe it is), then...

August 2025 --I may be in the minority, but I don’t golf. Don't have anything against the sport, but when you try and then try again and...

JD is a retired Navy pilot, former Blue Angel and a cherished neighbor with a kind heart and beautiful smile.

Our first group shopping weekend December 1999 Dec. 17, 2024 Christmas traditions are just one of the many ways to help keep the...

Oct. 6, 2024 --There are quite a few words I’ve used to describe the people in North Carolina. If you know me, you know I have a special...