June 2025 in D.C. was a nice getaway

July 23, 2025 June 2025 was full of cuteness. Here’s how it was cute: My husband and I took a week long trip to D.C. because he had to work in the office. While he worked, I vacationed. When we lived in the Sterling/Chantilly/Centerville area, we used to love the restaurant, Chaisin’ Tails, in Sterling, Virginia. It was our weekly spot where we feasted on fried shrimp, fish, or the occasional seafood boil. As a Carolina Girl, you know I love the seafood. It had been five years since my husband went to the office for work. After my husband’s … Continue reading June 2025 in D.C. was a nice getaway

Katrina the Substitute Teacher

June 11, 2023 I have been a sub in Union County, North Carolina since August 2022 and I wrote things I have noticed since starting.  Why I Became A Sub I’ve been trying to work for the school system since we lived in Virginia. Yes. Writing is my first love, but I wanted to try this too. I think I applied for school jobs a lot in 2019.  No success.  I wanted to work in the school system for the time off.  I’m sure you all have noticed that Fred and I travel frequently. I figured working in the school … Continue reading Katrina the Substitute Teacher