Kathiey's World

  Here are a few books that caught my eye that will be released in July 2024.   1-The Briar Club Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, by Kate Quinn Release Date: July 9, 2024 Good Reads gave it 4.42 stars   Overview From GoodReads A haunting and powerful story of female friendships and secrets in a Washington, D.C., boardinghouse during the McCarthy era. Washington, D.C., 1950. Everyone keeps to themselves at Briarwood House, a down-at-the-heels all-female boardinghouse in the heart of the nation’s capital, where secrets hide behind white picket fences. But when the lovely, mysterious widow Grace March moves into the attic, she draws her oddball collection of neighbors into unlikely friendship: poised English beauty Fliss, whose facade of perfect wife and mother covers gaping inner wounds; police officer’s daughter Nora, who is entangled with a shadowy gangster; frustrated baseball star Bea, whose career has ended along with the women’s baseball league of WWII;...

 I am always looking for fun things to do in the area.  I thought I would take it a bit further and see what events are occurring in North Carolina in a specific month.  Let's take a look at just a few things happening in July 2024 in NC that you may enjoy. I live in the Raleigh/Durham area, so I looked for exciting events to attend in February that are easily within driving distance.  I would love to attend them all! The Links to Each Event... (Be sure and verify event times and locations before attending.   You may need a ticket depending on the event) Things to do in July 2024  in the Triangle Area July 4th Fireworks at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh NC July 5th Bands Bites and Boats in Bond Park Cary NC July 13th Raleigh's Summer Fest in Raleigh NC July 13 Chocolate and Bourbon Tasting at Mystic Farm in Durham July 20th Garden Tour and Floral Arrangement in Zebulon NC A Few Things to do In NC that are not so local to the Triangle Area. July 5-6th is Chr...

What the Heck is?  A Series. What the Heck is Red Light Therapy???  I was looking at popular trends for 2024 the other day. Red Light Therapy kept popping up on my search, so I decided to find out what it was. Let's take a look... What is Red Light Therapy?  According to the Cleveland Clinic, Red light therapy (RLT) is a treatment that uses low levels of red light to reportedly improve your skin’s appearance, like reducing wrinkles, scars, redness and acne. It’s also touted to treat other medical conditions. A low-power red laser light is used in this treatment. More clinical trials need to be performed to determine its effectiveness, but the results are promising.  This type of therapy is already used to treat skin cancer, psoriasis, and warts. This treatment is said to improve skin health by stimulating collagen production, increasing fibroblast production, increasing blood circulation, and reducing cell inflammation.  All great things when it comes to the hea...

Travel: Get out and enjoy new places!  Gamers Geekery & Tavern in Cary, NC I am always looking for fun and unique places to visit. Last week, while searching for things to do, I came across Gamers Geekery & Tavern in Cary, NC.  Rocky and I took off a Saturday to check this place out. Here is how they describe themselves on the website... "Gamers Geekery & Tavern is a unique gathering spot for friends and family to come together, play and enjoy friendly competition! Come for our massive board game library, Dungeons and Dragons & card games, but stay for our diverse menu and wide variety of local beer, wine & mead!"  They have a very large selection of games. .. ...and there is plenty of seating... ...they also have food and beverages, including beer and wine... The side wall is filled with games. They have a list of their game their site it is called Boardgame Library.   Currently, on the list, there are 631 games. The first game we chose was a bl...

Be still and know that God walks beside you. As I think about the words contained in this scripture, the word "trust" comes to mind.  Trust that no matter our circumstances God is in control.   I realize when I quote this scripture that I need to be still, to relax, knowing that God will guide me in the joys and in the difficulties of this life. Thank You, God! Have a wonderful week and remember God walks beside you. God Bless! KathieyV