Five Things I Love About Carolina Living

Another beautiful Fall days lends itself to reasons I love Carolina living. I am following Carrie's lead - she lives in Mountain Man's home state so it was fun to catch up on the Mile High City. And in turn we'll pass on Carolina life.

Besides having a heritage in the Carolinas, there is a lot to love here. Honestly, that's evident by the hundreds of folks moving this way, all seemingly from 'up North' each day. :) People are getting back to family living and a simpler way - this 'ain't' New York. And on most days, that's a really good thing.

You'll excuse my personal bias to small Southern towns because that's the way I grew up. And so I appreciate these things a about Carolina living.

My parents were married here fifty-one years ago. Hayes-Baton United Methodist Church. It is a charming church in five points Raleigh. Since my parents were married in the Chapel, it has grown substantially. Fortunately, the Chapel is still there. Family is a big part of our lives and life in the Carolinas. It's a slower pace here and one that encourages that family matters. Fortunately, we have been near family all of our married life and we love it. Here we have the balance of both, we're on our own and yet have family within an hour - that's the best of both worlds. :)

We love the beach and our Outer Banks - so does the rest of the world... they are world renown and rightfully so. First it was the Wright Brothers you know making that airplane flight so historical :) .... but everyday it is just the sand and surf of the ocean. There is nothing like setting foot into the Atlantic.

UNC Tarheels! Tarheel Basketball says it all and yet, anything UNC rocks this house. Thanks to alumni mama we were born with that tar on our heels. I thought I would add a little Hansbrough love - he may be out a couple of weeks but expect the Tarheels to show their usual goodness.

Is it me or does anyone else see the Michael Phelps resemblance? Or maybe it is the mega-athletic resemblance!

The Blue Ridge Parkway is a majestic view of the mountains. And in general these mountains are glorious any time of year. We love the mountains and exploring so here is a glimpse. Mountain Man and we are at home our our mountain excursions. We truly love the outdoors.

Our own backyard. We love spending time of trails and outdoors yet we also love just being at home in Carolina. I took this last week as we were on our way out for a drive in the country. Here's a bit of our day in the life.

And hailing my New Orleans roots, I'm giving you a little something extra, a little Lagniappe! Because we Southerners love to eat, I have to add a local favorite. Allen & Son Barbecue is oh-my-word good. It's Carolina barbecue at its finest. That and a little/lotta sweet tea and you're set.



There's so much more but this was enough to get you going and give you the right idea.

I'd like to invite you to share your locale with us. Even your Carolina or wherever you are. Please leave us the link so we can follow along. I enjoyed saluting all things Carolina. Please share yours. It's fun.


Warmly,