Best of 2014: Top Three Most-Viewed Posts

The end of a calendar year seems an appropriate time to reflect on ourselves and our lives--the lessons we have learned, the progress we have made. So, as we close out 2014 and welcome 2015, I figured I'd review this blog and find out what the top three most-viewed posts of 2014 were. Here they are. Check them out if you didn't get a chance during the past year. :-)

3. With 26 views, the third-place post is...

Nags Head Woods: The Secret of the Outer Banks

This post includes photographs and descriptions of the Nature Conservancy's Nags Head Woods in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. If you head to the beach this year and want a place to hike around and find a little solace, check out this post for information.

2. With 29 views, the second-place post is... 

The Joy of Doing Right: The Story of Ray the Dog

This bittersweet--though inspirational--post relates the life lessons I learned from a little dog named Ray, who I met at Richmond Animal League.

 1. With 39 views, the first-place post is...

As Easy as 1, 2, 3: Saucy Apricot Chicken

This post describes how to make a sweet and scrumptious chicken dinner in your slow cooker or crock pot.