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Fashion Statements: It’s Happening... I'm Old
I am officially old. And let me tell you why. I went home to visit family last week. It was a great visit. I got to spend quality time...
Becky Borneman
Apr 5, 20242 min read


Fashion Statements: The Tracy Chapman Moment
I think we’ve all seen it by now, the duet that was performed on the Grammy’s with Luke Combs and Tracy Chapman singing Fast Car. When...
Becky Borneman
Mar 1, 20242 min read


Fashion Statements: B-B-B-Bingo
I thought it would be a peaceful Friday night. I called some friends and we decided to head on over to the Sneads Ferry Community Center...
Topsail Times
Feb 2, 20242 min read


Please Tell Me I Am Not Alone
Each night after dinner, we settle in to watch a little TV before going to bed. You’d think it would be relaxing and easy, but it’s not....
Becky Borneman
Dec 1, 20232 min read


From Beach To Beech
We left Surf City and arrived at Beech Mountain. I secretly planned this trip for Jeff and I to go and relax for a few days. Once I told...
Becky Borneman
Nov 17, 20232 min read


Greetings Card Challenge
I love receiving a gift just as much as the next person, but to me, the card is the best part. Greeting cards, for whatever reason, are...
Becky Borneman
Oct 6, 20231 min read


I’ve Hit THAT Age
I've always heard of aging gracefully. And hope that I do. I've read on several friends posts how they've hurt their selves accidentally...
Becky Borneman
Sep 1, 20232 min read


Fashion Statements: Friendships
I feel like I was the last person in America to watch this, but I finally caved and binge watched Firefly Lane. It happened about a month...
Becky Borneman
Jul 1, 20232 min read


Trapped In My Car
Sunday afternoon I was driving home from work and got a call from Jeff. He asked me to pick up some minute rice on the way home and he...
Becky Borneman
Jun 16, 20232 min read


Thank God He Loves Me
Truth be told, I wonder a couple of times a week how often Jeff looks at me and thinks to himself, “She ain’t right. She is crazy.” This...
Becky Borneman
Jun 2, 20232 min read

That's Gonna Leave A Mark
I am almost three months into my fitness journey at Hotworx and I'm absolutely loving it. I never liked working out but this time it's...
Becky Borneman
May 5, 20232 min read


Fashion Statements
Mother’s Day will be here soon. My puppy dogs, Bailey Bleu and Daisy Redryder always get me something for Mother’s Day. I think Jeff...
Becky Borneman
Apr 21, 20232 min read

Stage Fright Happens To Everyone
We are going to start hosting live videos and live sales via Facebook at Coral Cottage.
Becky Borneman
Mar 24, 20232 min read


Fashion Statements: HotWorx
Well, I started a new fitness journey. HOTWORX opened up in Surf City in February.
Becky Borneman
Mar 10, 20232 min read


Out With The Old, In With The New
A new year brings new beginnings and fresh starts. Many people start resolutions, new diets, good habits.
Becky Borneman
Jan 27, 20232 min read


I Was Dreaming Of A White Christmas
Well, we've had quite the cold weather lately. It was somewhat nice to have seasonal Christmas weather for Christmas. But I was happy...
Becky Borneman
Jan 6, 20232 min read
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