Kathiey's World

 Several years ago, before the Covid Pandemic, I had a strong desire to visit an apple orchard.  Living in the triangle area of NC, I had heard of wonderful orchards in the mountains of NC, but I was not aware of any orchards near me.  I did some research and found an orchard about an hour from me in Ramseur, NC.  I gathered up Caleb and Maggie, and we went on a field trip to Millstone Creek Orchard. Our first visit in 2019  was just before Covid hit, and we had a blast.  There was a playground area for the kids, a shop with apple-related food and goodies, and a hayride that took us out to see the vineyards where we could pick our own apples. I remember buying some apple cider and some apple cider donuts.  They were both delicious. Caleb was so excited about the donuts; they were fresh from the oven and seemed to melt in your mouth.   Last week Maggie, Caleb, and I were off to visit the zoo.  I knew we would pass by Millstone Creek Orchards,...

 I love when fall arrives.  Even though it will be in the 90's here today in NC, the promise of fall is bright.  Early morning when I walk, Brodie, it has been in the '60s the last few days, and the feeling is glorious.   I decided to make a list of the things I want to do in Sept this year.  The list is short; that way, I can actually accomplish everything I would like to do.   My Fall/September Bucket List Burn a Fall Candle I picked up a candle at Yankee Candle.  This Candle has a Halloween theme, but it smells like fall to me.  I am burning it now, and the scent is incredible. Visit an Apple Orchard Most of the apple orchards in NC are in the mountain areas of NC.  I was able to find one not far from RTP.  It is called Millstone Creek Orchards  in Ramseur, NC.  It is an hour from where I live in Cary, NC. Caleb, Maggie, and I visited this orchard in 2019, and we stopped by again this week.  It is fun with play areas fo...

  Join me for my five-book reading wrap-up! Here is my Youtube Video (There is an Amazon link to each book.  If you are interested in a bit more information, click on the link.  I am an Amazon Affiliate.  If you click on the link and buy anything at all, I get a percent of the sale at no cost to you...thanks:-) ********************************************************************************* Book 1  "The Haunted" by Bentley Little Genre-Horror, Fiction, Paranormal Audible Rating-4.1/5 My Rating is 1/5 I DNF'd it. (click photo below to go to Amazon) Overview I found on GoodReads. The Perry family's new house is perfect except for the weird behavior of the neighbors, and that odd smell coming from a dark corner in the basement. Pity no one warned the family about the house. Now it's too late. Because the darkness at the bottom of the basement stairs is rising.    Quote I don't have a quote. My Thoughts Before I Read the Book I love scary haunted house st...

  Here are a few books that caught my eye that release in Sept 2021. Here is my YouTube version...   1-Apples Never Fall Fiction, Mystery, Thriller by Liane Moriarty Release Date Sept 14, 2021 Good Reads gave it 4.06 stars                                                Overview from Goodreads Site If your mother was missing, would you tell the police? Even if the most obvious suspect was your father? This is the dilemma facing the four grown Delaney siblings. The Delaneys are fixtures in their community. The parents, Stan and Joy, are the envy of all of their friends. They’re killers on the tennis court, and off it their chemistry is palpable. But after fifty years of marriage, they’ve finally sold their famed tennis academy and are ready to start what should be the golden years of their lives. So why are Stan and Joy so miserable? The four Delaney children—A...