Trolls in North Carolina
I have been following the art of Thomas Dambo for a while. I even had one of his sculptures on our list of possible spots to visit during our trip…
Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park
The City of Raleigh is getting a real treat and destination spot with its newest playground. Gipson Play Plaza opens in Dix Park next week. We were invited to attend…
Riverwalk and the Occoneechee Speedway
To complete a requirement for Boy Scouts, our son planned a 5 mile hike for our family in Hillsborough, NC. We started at Gold Park and followed Riverwalk east to…
Thanks for the Memories, Toys ‘R Us
I’ve had mixed emotions since learning of the closing of Toys ‘R Us. It wasn’t a big part of my childhood. I grew up in a small town. Our toy…
Gnome & Fairy Day
Last year we attended our first Gnome & Fairy Day at Prairie Ridge Ecostation. It was the sweetest event. There were crafts and nature fun for kids to enjoy and…
Winter Hike in Search of Chainsaw Art
Last fall I read about a new work of art located in a state park nearby. A fallen red oak tree was transformed by chainsaws and featured carvings of various…
Going Ape for Eight
My son turned eight a few weeks ago. Eight! I feel like these birthdays sneak up on me faster each year. When it was time to plan for his celebration,…
Everyday Adventure
Sometimes the simplest, everyday adventure is the best. My son had a make-up school day on a Saturday morning at the start of the month. (Yes, on a Saturday. He’s in year…
