Lessons Learned While Practicing Gratitude

Lessons Learned While Practicing Gratitude

Gratitude. Gratitude is defined as the quality of being thankful. It is a readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. There have been numerous recent (and probably old ones as well) studies that show how practicing gratitude each day is good for our mental health. December tends to be a whirlwind of activity [...]

Roanoke Mountain Loop Trail

Roanoke Mountain Loop Trail

Roanoke Mountain. Roanoke Mountain is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Roanoke, Virginia. It's located 2 miles south of the Roanoke River and 1 mile east of the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is accessed along the Blue Ridge Parkway via a loop road. Roanoke Mountain Loop Road. One of my favorite scenic drives in [...]

The Queen’s Hamlet

The Queen’s Hamlet

  The Queen's Hamlet. Place d'Armes, 78000, Versailles, France. Also known as Hameau de la Reine, the Queen's Hamlet was the place I most wanted to see when we toured the Palace of Versailles. Passport Ticket. We purchased the Passport ticket which included admission to the entire estate at the Palace of Versailles. While the [...]