In 1931, after completing her education at Winthrop College, 19-year-old Nancy Stroupe arrived in the mountains of western North Carolina from her home in the heart of South Carolina. She was very young and inexperienced …
Gentleman Tip #2: Always Prioritize Her Mother
Whether you are married, engaged, dating, or all the way back at the beginning, this tip will always be of help to you. Civilized societies are separated from barbarism because of proper etiquette. Without social …
Remember To Mind Your Own…
Few things have quite the efficacy of reminding you to mind you own business as do social faux pas–especially those involving numerous people. I had one of those the other day and it was quite …
Ten Tips For Staying Well This Winter
It is the season! Sore throats, stubborn coughs, runny noses, fever, chills, aches and pains, rapid pulse, stuffy head, and more. If you are not a fan of inclement weather, it’s no wonder you don’t …
The Cost of Unconditional Love
With great love come great burdens, obligations, responsibilities, and duties. This is true for all love, whether it is romantic, filial, extended family, or friends. Unconditional love is not without a cost and that price …
Healthy Meal Delivery Services
Are you leading a busy life? Do you despise cooking? Are you drawing a blank? Did you know that there are meal delivery services that will ship healthy, pre-packaged meals directly to your door–anywhere in …
Plant-Based Diuretics
For many of us, there eventually comes a time when we find that we are retaining fluid. This can be a result of many reasons and some of which include injuries, medical issues or medications. …
The Invincible Superwoman
The Invincible Superwoman. “She’s like bamboo: She may sway in the wind but she never breaks.” When I go to informal restaurants and find that I need to leave my name with the server, often …
Gentleman Tip #1: Always Rise In the Presence of a Lady
Being a gentleman is more important now than ever before. Refinement is becoming the very best that you can be, which will positively affect every part of your life. It starts from within. Tip #1: …
Dessert Recipes 2
Here are some more slightly healthier replacements for delightful desserts. Every link I have posted in every blog post should have a photo of the item along with the recipe. I try not to post …