Thunder in the morning. The last few mornings I have been awakened by the rumble of thunder. I quickly get dressed hoping to get all the dogs out before the storm. I have been fortunate to get this task accomplished although I cut it close a couple of times! Rain use to be the enemy….
It’s Spring at The Secret. The Blackberries are blooming, a sure sign that Winter’s cold has come to an end. It’s during this time that we see new beginnings. Flowers in bloom, Hummingbirds returning, the beginning of rainbow season. A time of rebirth. This mountaintop is special and those who come to visit will agree….
Spring is officially here! Two of my favorite things to do once the weather turns warm are hiking along the river and having dinner on the patio. The dogs love it to, as they get to lay in the sun and watch the birds on the feeders! It also means longer walks outside! What is…
FAITH. According to the Oxford dictionary, faith is a strongly held belief or theory. Growing up in the 60’s and 70’s I was a huge Osmond fan, Donny in particular. Recently the family lost the first member of the original performing brothers, Wayne Osmond. There’s an article that was published in Tiger Beat interviewing Donny…
Memaw’s Christmas Sugar Cookies. Finally got the energy up to make them with the Grandson who is 3. No, I did not attempt to make them with the 1 year old, but I did let her help frost them!!! They turned out perfect and thanks to my Daughter-in-law, Jake did great!!! She lets him help…
The holiday season is upon us!!! First of all, we will be having special activities beginning in December. I will post more about that later. We are still doing our dog food drive in honor of our beloved Presley. Anyone who donated dog food or money for food will be entered into a drawing to…
Hi! Ho! Jose’ here at the Secret Bed and Breakfast! It got really windy late yesterday with leaves blowing everywhere. Now, I’m not a weather donkey but I don’t think it is quite time for those leaves to start falling. Kris came out to the barn to feed and said something about rain and running…
Fireflies or Lightning bugs, what do you know them as? Did you know that approximately 40 percent of 10,000 Americans surveyed said they call them both? They are called Fireflies by 30.4 percent while 29.1 percent call them lightning bugs. North and central Alabamians are more likely to use lightning bug while south Alabama is…
One of our guests favorites for breakfast is Creme Brulee’ French Toast! I have made it for going on 13 years. It’s one of those overnight french toasts that are great when you know you are going to have a hectic morning. I had a guest request it this past weekend but due to some…
The Azaleas are absolutely stunning this year!!! It’s been a couple of years since they have been this beautiful! If it’s been a long winter for you come on up to Northern Alabama and enjoy all the beauty!!! The waterfalls are flowing and the flowers are blooming and I have seen the first hummingbirds of…