HELLO THERE…
My name is Donna George and I’m glad you’re here, hope you’ll stay a while with me. Please click below to join me on social media/ Facebook. Find me on Instagram, Linkedin and Twitter.
A few things about me
I grew up motivated, happy and dedicated to experience life to the fullest in whatever direction it unfolded.
I attended the University Of North Carolina At Wilmington – Major, Communications
I live by the sea, love seagulls and get lost in books. My husband and I have 2 sons – Chase & Dakota.
My friends refer to me as “Mermaid” – (no idea why) it’s totally normal to me to stay in the ocean most of your life. Its the creatures lurking the beach that makes me a little jittery.
I’m a lefty, hopeful, whimsical in nature, and positive by intent.
Follower of Jesus Christ and yes, don’t hate me, a conservative – who still believes integrity and morals still matter in this world.
I use a Nikon 5200 camera for photos. Love photography!

Finding my camera spot
Reading blogs is my fetish, clothing my addiction and magazines are everywhere in my house, and in my jeep. My best days are hot, sunny with a great playlist and front row seats on the beach.
My bucket list is still full, I would love to live in Ireland for 1 year to dig around my heritage, skydive from a plane (rained out my last 2 attempts) and complete my true purpose in life. Discovering a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow would be a wonderful blessing too, while in Ireland. I was thinking about a cottage in a small seaside town not far from the city.
All-time favorite movie is still “City Of Angels” and TV series is “The OC”.
I enjoy putting together 1000 Piece Puzzles. See my post on how to turn a 1000 piece puzzle into a masterpiece. I’ve shared many of my puzzles on the blog.
I can’t live without the sounds of the Eagles, Bee Gee’s and Stevie Nicks. They have brought me many hours of joy.
Oh, and did I say the beach….

Wrightsville Beach, N.C.

Big blue sea
I spent the last 30 years working as a VP, traveling from Philadelphia to Alabama, for a retail brand. My career enabled me to learn much about leadership and human behaviors. From time to time, I may share some travel stories. I could write an entire book on chicken soup for frequent fliers. Of course – those blogs would be laced with EXTRAORDINARY happenings and hilarious situations.

Times Square, NYC

Conference calls can’t wait, NYC
Now, I write, take photographs, puzzle, jog and sleep until 10 am, at least, have breakfast with friends when I want and lunch when I’m hungry. I am enjoying this creative freedom, I hope that you make time for yourself.
I have always wanted to write and share stories. Glad you’re here reading this, hope you will return soon. Leave me any comments, feedback, or inspiration that might spark your interest. I will be happy to read it and share my insights.
Some more photos, I will start with my view from the deck of our Boone house nestled in the blue ridge mountains, They are majestic, big and outrageously beautiful. Boone is a small town with three ski resorts and the highest peak elevation in the east.
Cape Fear River, Wilmington, NC
Johnny Mercer Pier, Wrightsville Beach
River Walk, Downtown Wilmington
I hope you will hang out a while, get cozy, and journey with me. Be sure to sign up, so you don’t miss any extraordinary things! Join me on social media, I am very interested in your opinions and comments.
Thanks for dropping by :))
Be safe and happy trails
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Thank you for stopping by!
i love reading all your posts!! keep’em coming!
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Thanks.
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Chicken soup for frequent fliers, no there is an idea! I’m intrigued.
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Yes – my average was 350 segments per year.
Thanks for signing on!
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Very nice to meet you, looking forward to reading more.
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Thank you
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Looking forward to many more of these fabulous posts of yours 🙂
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Happy you enjoyed the blog👠.
Hopefully I can keep you inspired.
xoxo
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It sounds like you live a very full and amazing life; your charisma really shines through your words!
Oh, and your sons are babes! 🙂
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Blessed.
I think they are pretty special :))
Thanks for sharing
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I enjoyed reading your blog and hope to read more in the future. It sounds like you have a busy active life. Interesting, but your picture of the Blue Ridge mountains taken from your back deck reminds me so much of the view from my deck. The snow also looks familiar.
Thank you for sharing.
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Thanks for stopping by. Yes the mountain views are majestic and relaxing. I love it there :). I look forward to visiting your blog this weekend.
Thanks again
Donna
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Dona;
It is wonderful experience to visit your blog; in fact, I came to visit to read your recent post; which you posted on “The Commons” blogging you, but one post lead me to read another post and another post compel me to read the “brilliant yet beautiful brain” behind this blog.
So, instead of commenting on your recent post; I am commenting here.
This is the line of your write-up simply touched me.
“Follower of Jesus Christ and yes, don’t hate me, a conservative – who still believes integrity and morals still matter in this world”.
I think, both of us shares many common passion;especially above.
Don’t you think; we should become friends?
Your visit along with comment on my blog will be the first step of that long journey…..
Wishing you all the best……..
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Thank you very much! I am glad you favored my Christ mention. I sometimes get negativity because of it, but I am not shaken – my faith is strong, like yours.
I am looking forward to learning from you, tips, suggestions please feel free to leave your feedback.
Looking forward to reading your post.
Happy trails
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You are not first one who shaken on this path, most of us.
Don’t you think it is a GOD’s way to test our faith?
Don’t you think; it is his way to make us better human being?
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Yes – wake up calls
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In fact, from my own experience; I can say ” God never left us alone for single moment, but it is we, who left him?
Agreed????????????
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Dona,
It is wonderful experience to talk with you, I think, I have taken your too much time. isn’t it???????
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To; DONNA;
I HAVE RECEIVED NOMINATION FOR “Very Inspiring Blogger Award”; STILL; I HAVE NOT DECIDED TO ACCEPT IT OR NOT; BUT IN CASE; IF I ACCEPT AND MAKE YOU ONE NOMINEES OF THAT AWARD? WILL YOU ACCEPT THE INVITATION???????????
PLEASE LET ME KNOW; HERE ONLY; FOR YOUR REFERENCE; PLEASE STUDY THE LINK;
EAGERLY AWAITING YOUR REPLY……
https://iamyourtwilightstar.wordpress.com/2015/01/23/its-an-award-shower-folks/
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Of course you should accept it. Your blog is inspirational. I accepted the Leibermans Award in 2013 and it was nice. And yes I would be honored for your nomination. Thanks for your consideration.
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Thanks, I will let you know, please wait for further instructions.
I hope, life must be going very well for you;with the great faith of God.
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Of course
Thank you & have a blessed day:)
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Hello! I have nominated you for the Versatile Bloggers Award. The details can be found here: https://helizabeth1952.wordpress.com/2015/01/29/versatile-bloggers-award/
I hope you will accept and continue to broaden the blogging community.
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Dear Good Woman
I am grateful for your nomination! It’s been a long time since I got a blogging nomination. I’m excited! I have to get busy with that big list :)).
Btw – loved your acceptance post, 😊
Thanks again, Donna
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Congratulations on your nomination for the Versatile Bloggers Award. Your blog is very interesting and I look forward to reading and seeing more. Thank you for stopping by and liking my posts. I appreciate the support. Kindest Regards Cheryle
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I am working on the post for the award now, making sure I got my homework complete. You are one of the blogs I wanted to nominate – would you be okay with this? I was sending a note later today but since you are here…
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Thank you for thinking of me. I would be honoured. Thank you
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Great
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HELLO; DONNA;
IT GIVES ME IMMENSE PLEASURE TO NOMINATE YOU FOR ““VERY INSPIRING BLOGGER AWARD”.
CONGRATULATION…………
https://quotationsidiomsproverbs.wordpress.com/awards/
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Hello
Congrats on the Lieberman Award! I have a question for you – how do I send my post for accepting your nomination but keep it private to the 101 blogging community and not public on my blog? Do you know?
Thank you
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I do not know but that is a very good question. I know you can keep it private to everyone but I don’t know about posting to just one group but not all. Sorry.
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Okay I will figure it out. It has something to do with that password box lol. Much still to learn…. 😉
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FEBRUARY-1 I HAVE COMMENTED HERE; ONCE AGAIN I AM COMMENTING PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY;
HELLO; DONNA;
IT GIVES ME IMMENSE PLEASURE TO NOMINATE YOU FOR ““VERY INSPIRING BLOGGER AWARD”.
CONGRATULATION…………
https://quotationsidiomsproverbs.wordpress.com/awards/
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Hi there!
Thank you so much:) I accept your nomination happily.
Happy Trails
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Donna;
Thank God at last you replied the comment!!!!!!!!!
In the response of your comment “Thank you so much:) I accept your nomination happily”.
“As you sow so shall you reap”‘
Is a proverb which means that actions or deeds of a person repay him/her in kind. Origin of the proverb is traced to the Bible, Galations VI (King James Version): Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he/she also reap.
You are doing good to others, so, simply others are doing good to you………
I wish, due to grace of God life must be going well…………….
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Sorry for the delay. We are on a retreat at our mountain home and the trip is almost 6 hours – been busy up here organizing and catching up on projects since last month. And I’ve been working on the Versatile blogger award post. Finishing it up now. Thanks for checking in on me:).
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It’s okay; because, my prime concern was to inform you; because, as you know, I have added one NEW PAGE on by blog about “VERY inspiring Bloggers award”; so, your blog will remain there for ever; looking to the importance of situation, your confirmation was more than needed; so, once again thanks for answering on time.
Wishing you all the best…………………..
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In the visual editor trying to link 15 blogs by using the insert icon and copying url, not working. Any ideas?
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Donna;
Frankly speaking my knowledge about all these technical aspect is very poor, so, regarding inserting Icon; I don’t have any idea; because, I never have any idea; but inserting the link is very easy process; first of all you have to select the name of the blogger; than on upper bar you will “Insert/Edit” link button, press on it, one more box will open; then paste the URL of blog; while pasting the URL; keep it in mind, there is by default ” http//” so, when you paste the URL there will be two htpp// so, remove one of them; and do not forget the mark the button, open the link in new tab.
I wish this must be useful for you or else I suggest you to go to the forum
https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_assignment/blogging-101-add-a-new-page/
http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/new-page-is-not-visible?replies=4#post-2244563
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Thank you for your trouble. I did all that so I checked with engineer and apparently I have a something malfunctioned because my (link) icon is light gray not dark gray and it won’t allow me to press it. We are working on it 👍. Hopefully they will repair soon. Thank you so much – appreciate your help!
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Isn’t it my duty to help my “best friend”?
Please feel free for any assistance or any help because as you know both of us are mad and crazy about GOD, so, slowly and steadily GOD is giving us opportunity to connect with each other…….
Wishing you all the best……………….
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Yes that’s right😊thank you
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Donna;
Thanks for your very very sweet yet thought-provoking comment on my blog.
I wish, more often such a wonderful, spiritual and fundamentally strong person like you visit my blog!!!!!!!!!
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Donna,
Your pictures are absolutely beautiful of the mountains. I love the mountains and live in the South too. Thank you for sharing your wonderful blog. Anne
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Glad you enjoyed them. We live in Wilmington NC but stay in Boone at our cabin as much as we can. We love the snow up here and it’s very relaxing.. Thanks for stopping by.
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You sound like an awesome lady! Great to meet you. (Conservative! Yes!)
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Indeed. Likewise 🙂
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You say that now…but sometimes I riot and rampage.
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Great pictures Donna!
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Thank you
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Good Saturday Morning Donna. Our south is warming back up today YAHOO!
Stopped by to see what you were up to. What a great article on NightOwling! So many of the positives you listed resonated with me.
I do a regular feature, this week it is called Roaming Around: Sunday Blog visits. I included your site as a place people should show up at. I think many bloggers will benefit from your positive permission granted to being up at night!
All my best.
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Love it! Thank you
Enjoy your day🌺
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We have much in common. I really enjoyed looking around. Your pictures are great and your family is gorgeous. Looking forward to more conversation in the future. Xx
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Thanks🌼
Please do come back and stay awhile
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Love reading your blog! An Eagles fan? ME TOO!! What’s your favorite song? Have you ever seen them in concert? They’ve come to my hometown a few times, but the tickets are always sold out! 😦
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Hi there
Thank you Bethie! Have not seen the Eagles yet, almost but tickets were outrageous. On my bucket list lol. However, I am seeing Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks 3/17 and I’m Excited! I love them. My Eagles song is 7 Bridges.& After the thrill is gone. Yours? Like them all though. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
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Hi Donna:
I have been challenged to the 5 Day Black & White Photo Challenge. The challenge is to post a black and white photo for 5 days and to nominate another blogger for the challenge each day.
I hope you don’t mind but I have nominated you on the 1st day of my 5. I enjoy your photography and thought you might enjoy the challenge. My day one post is here: https://lightwalker1.wordpress.com/2015/03/16/day-1-5-day-black-white-photo-challenge/ There is no pressure if you are unable to accept. It is all for fun.
Thank you for being such a wonderful blogging buddy. I appreciate your likes, comments and your supportive words. In love and light Cheryle
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Donna;
As far as I know in past you had your own fashion and style blog and it was hacked by some hackers, it was your years of efforts, hard work and later on you started this blog, can you relate this story with my this recent post……………
https://quotationsidiomsproverbs.wordpress.com/2015/04/14/blessing-in-disguise-idioms/comment-page-1/#comment-387
I wish, you will not disappoint me.
Wishing you all the best………………………….
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This is one fantastic “About” page! I feel like I know you, and I’m happy to do so! Best, Karen
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So happy you visited;)) nice to meet you fillyourownglass.
Xx Donna
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I am happy to stumble upon this blog 🙂 Really great! Will look forward to your posts. Wink*
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Thank you for stopping by Storyteller. — Ray
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Sure 🙂
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Ha ha, wonderful introduction. You wonder why your friends call you a ‘mermaid’? Well ’cause if someone tossed you in the water, hoping you would drown, you immediately grow fins and start enjoying the experience, that’s why (metaphorical reference, intended!) 🙂
Godspeed my friend
BP
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Aw, another seal over who gets it❤️. Thanks for dropping by friend. -Donna
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Hey Donna,
So glad to find you. You are super inspiring & I love all of your photographs. I love how this blog world enables us to meet & greet wonderful people from around the world. I sure am new here but catching up. Would love to follow you along in this journey. Keep sharing!
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Dr. Supriya
Consider yourself welcomed 🙂
Thank you for the encouraging words, they are of great value to me. Looking forward to sharing and getting to read your work.
All the best
Donna
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Thank you Donna! You are more than welcome to share your views on my blog. Pleasure is all mine. Keep up the great work 💜
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Looking forward to following your blog.
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