Lifestyle, Writing, Podcasting, Military Life, Inspirtation, North Carolina

Cape Fear River Trail: Part of the East Coast Greenway

While North Carolina is enjoying a dip in sultry July temps, head out to the beautiful Cape Fear River Trail in Fayetteville, NC (conveniently located near I-95) to take in some fresh air and natural scenery.

Lifestyle, Writing, Podcasting, Military Life, Inspirtation, North Carolina

Renaissance Day Spa Rises From Ashes

Despite devastation from a fire which caused Renaissance European Day Spa to close its doors for seven long months, Owner Natalie Spencer continues to keep a "bounce" in her step and attitude. 
I recently sat down with Natalie to talk about the reopening of her spa after a fire occurred in October 2018 which caused the successful Fayetteville, North Carolina business to close due to necessary restorations.

Lifestyle, Writing, Podcasting, Military Life, Inspirtation, North Carolina

Carolina BBQ… Beach Road Pit Stop Heaven

It has all the makings of your grandparents' Sunday dinner table— pork barbecue, fried chicken, fried shrimp and flounder, chicken and pastries, collards, lima beans, Brunswick stew, sweet tea, banana pudding, hush puppies— you get the drift.

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Fun, Food, Festivity, Fine Arts abound in Fayetteville, NC @ Dogwood Festival: 4th Friday

This past weekend my family and I attended April 2019's Dogwood Festival and Fourth Friday festivities in historic downtown Fayetteville, North Carolina. We had a BALL! So much to do. So much to see. Strong winds did not blow us away from enjoying all there was to offer in our gorgeous Cool Spring Downtown District.… Continue reading Fun, Food, Festivity, Fine Arts abound in Fayetteville, NC @ Dogwood Festival: 4th Friday

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I’ve died and gone to pie heaven.

Pie heaven exists. Seriously. And, it is right here in Fayetteville, North Carolina. I mean— straight up culinary wizardry—make your mouth water at a simple whiff of the carb-elicious, magnificence headed your way. It's called Fayetteville Pie Company— and it is sooooooo dang good, y'all! The "slap your preacher" kind of good, btw. The sad… Continue reading I’ve died and gone to pie heaven.

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Contentment Found at Gillis Hill Farm

Five years ago, my family found a treasure tucked away on a winding country road on the edges of Cumberland County, North Carolina not far from our home in Fayetteville. A sacred place where we would find contentment, quiet moments of togetherness and joyful, sugar-filled hikes along green pastures and wooded trails. Five years ago,… Continue reading Contentment Found at Gillis Hill Farm