K.E. Garland (aka Kathy) of Inspirational Kwotes, Stories, & Images & I at800 Degrees in Charlotte, NC. If you’re not aware, she is also the author of several books, most recently released, In Search of a Salve: Memoir of a Sex Addict. It was our first time meeting, and I had a great time! Photo Credit: K.E. Garland/Photo enhancement & collage by Tremaine L. Loadholt
My lunch at 800 Degrees: Meatball Parm with house fries. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Hallway art: an image in my apartment building. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
One thing about us Southerners is that we love our chicken-fried steak, cheese eggs, and biscuits & gravy. Sunday breakfast at Mama Zoe’s, from Sunday, November 09, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Lost chickens? They were just hanging out in front of the fitness building in the same shopping center as Mama Zoe’s. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Lazy eye game H E A V Y. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
A sneak peek at the fit for last Saturday, November 08, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
I purchased a scalp massager from my loctician when she was done with my hair. This tool has truly become one of my favorite things to use for massaging my scalp & keeping my locs from combining or curling into one another. I have curly/wavy hair, so that can be an issue for locs. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Zumi Tye was coming out for the morning, and breakfast is what Zuse craved. LOL! Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
The girls: Stacey-Lou, Bella-Rue, and Rylee-Blu, my best friend, Mook’s Boston Terriers. She sent a video of them watching TV to me, and I snapped a screenshot to capture them in a freeze-frame photo. I love these little rascals, and I was able to see them on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt, c/o Mook’s video.
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OMG… how fun is that, that you and Kathy hung out together, trE! I’ve got to say I’m a little jel jel and happy you 2 had that time together… What fun!!!! You’ve been busy. Love the photo of the dogs and your photos looking so fit and your awesome new head massager. ❣️
I had such a good time, trE! Meeting bloggers in person is one of my favorite things to do, and meeting you did not disappoint: good food, good convo, great company 😉
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What a great collection of photos. Our Indi loves watching TV, but amazing to see three dogs watching together. Too funny.
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Haha. They’re in order from oldest to youngest–from left to right. Crackx me up every time I watch it. Thank you!
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OMG… how fun is that, that you and Kathy hung out together, trE! I’ve got to say I’m a little jel jel and happy you 2 had that time together… What fun!!!! You’ve been busy. Love the photo of the dogs and your photos looking so fit and your awesome new head massager. ❣️
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Thank you! 😊🥰🤩
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The turtle has a cool name. I need to take more photos. Lol. Your blog posts always remind me to start stashing, and share.
I appreciate your openness.
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Thank you! It took me YEARS to begin sharing photos of myself and my life online. Y E A R S. 😆🤣😂
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It’s all about the smiles… love it
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Thank you!
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😁😁😁
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So cool when bloggers meet up. I’d love to do that more often.
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🙏🏾💜
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Nice pics! The dogs were really digging that show, whatever it was 😊.
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Thank you! Yes, they were! The video is even funnier. They were definitely into it! 😆🤣😂
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I had such a good time, trE! Meeting bloggers in person is one of my favorite things to do, and meeting you did not disappoint: good food, good convo, great company 😉
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👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Yes, ma’am! DEF a good time!
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Thank you for sharing the smiles, food and the three fur babies.
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You’re most welcome! Thank you for stopping by!
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Love the photos. Your hair is looking great! You and your friend looked like houwerehabing you were having a blast!
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Thank you! We had a good time. And I’m so pleased with my hair, I really love it!
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Awwww! Such a lovely collection of photos at the start of the day! 💚
And the shots of you are delightful, dear lady! 💚💚💚 Although I also have a fondness for Boston Terriers. 😉
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Yaaassss! The Girls are too much! I still miss Reese and Nala, but they’ve definitely filled a few holes in my heart.
Thank you!
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