Hickory, North Carolina is a great little city. It’s literally 5 minutes from my house. And it’s been in the national news for the past month. Sadly, not for any of its great points, but for a horrible tragic thing. The disappearance of Zahra Baker. It’s so incredibly senseless and sad. But it’s also made… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Not Quite a Castle
Princess Fiona and other News from the Castle
I’m sitting here this morning with a cup of coffee…oh wait! it’s empty? When did that happen? My little castle is quiet this morning, the sun is shining brightly, the birds are singing and the kitten curled up next to the keyboard is sleeping soundly. That’s right…I said kitten. We’ve adopted a tiny dynamo wrapped… Continue Reading
The Adventure Continues
It’s official. I will be moving back to North Carolina the first weekend in April. I’ve found a cozy little condominium that I will call home, very close to Hickory, NC. Sometimes the speed with which my life changes shocks me. In a good way. Just last week I wasn’t sure if I’d be moving… Continue Reading
Vampires…real and imagined.
I admit it, I’ve gotten hooked on Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series of books. What can I say, ever since Angel stole my heart on Buffy I’ve had a soft spot for ‘good’ vampires torn between love and blood lust. This series is no exception. Sure, it may have been originally written for teenagers, but Harry… Continue Reading