Surviving the Pain of Divorce One Day at a Time. kathieyvwrites@gmail.com
This post is a blast from the past. Even if Covid is preventing my from traveling at least I have fond memories of travel in the past. Getting ready to descend the gorge at Watkins Glen Park in NY. My new buddies and I were ready with cameras in hand and over 800 steps ahead…
Read More
Music has been my source of hope and strength since I can remember. As a child, I remember singing along with the Hermans Hermits and The Monkeys for hours on end. As I entered my teen years, I loved rock music and listened to it every chance I got. As a teen, I gave my life…
Read More
So, what is the story behind my name? I will tell you what I know based on my mother’s telling of how I was given my name. My first name is Kathy. The story goes that my dad wanted to name me Ronnie. I was told that Ronnie was a popular girl’s name in the…
Read More
What is my favorite flavor of ice cream? That is a tough question because there are so many delicious flavors to choose from. I guess my favorite flavor is chocolate, although my favorite emotional flavor is Butter Pecan. My mom loved Butter Pecan ice cream, so when I indulge in that ice cream flavor, I…
Read More
I have a double oven, which I love. A double oven gives you the ability to make several things at two different temperatures to have some flexibility in making your meals. I am not thrilled with any of the appliances I have from GE. They all have issues, and they are only four years old.…
Read More
The question is, do you believe in ghosts, and have you ever had an otherworldly experience? The answer to that question is maybe and maybe. I remember growing up and hearing other’s experiences and I too wanted to experience something beyond the norm. My dad had a near-death experience that included finding himself swept…
Read More
I just took a trip to the western part of North Carolina. I decided to try to find a nice vineyard, and I did. Point Lookout Vineyards in Hendersonville, NC. It was lovely. Here is a quote from their website “OUR VINEYARD IS ATOP THE SOUTHEAST SLOPE of Point Lookout Mountain with 30-mile panoramic views. The…
Read More
The stress levels that we experience can directly affect our physical, emotional, and mental health. Divorce is listed as one of the most stressful events in a persons life. Having experienced the pain and stress of divorce I decided I would look for some ways to decrease the effects of stress in my life. Here…
Read More
It’s fall and a good time to try some pumpkin recipes. I found this recipe on Pinterest, and I was excited to give it a try. The recipe comes from a website called Mom, Wife, Busy Life. I studied the ingredients and took a trip to Harris Teeter to bet all the needed ingredients. I used…
Read More
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 On your typical day, my dog Brodie is not afraid of bags of any kind. He is not fearful of handbags, grocery bags, or trash bags.…
Read More