Home — L. Raine

L.Raine is a writer living in middle North Carolina in a small cottage. Here you find a blend of art, faith, and travel — with a bent toward whimsy.

Freedom for Personal Style after Leaving a Plain Church

Dec 4

Dec 4 Freedom for Personal Style after Leaving a Plain Church

Why You Should take an Autumn walk in Asheville, NC

Nov 30

Nov 30 Why You Should take an Autumn walk in Asheville, NC

Being Noticed: The Art of Accepting a Compliment

Nov 20

Nov 20 Being Noticed: The Art of Accepting a Compliment

Autumn Ramble in a Graveyard

Nov 13

Nov 13 Autumn Ramble in a Graveyard

8 [Mostly Not Free] Things You Should Do in Bergen, Norway

Nov 9

Nov 9 8 [Mostly Not Free] Things You Should Do in Bergen, Norway

Noticing People: the Art of Giving Compliments

Nov 6

Nov 6 Noticing People: the Art of Giving Compliments

Introverting Like a Boss: Honesty is Key

Nov 1

Nov 1 Introverting Like a Boss: Honesty is Key

My List of Favorite Things for a Rainy Day

Oct 30

Oct 30 My List of Favorite Things for a Rainy Day

What to Do When Plans Fail and We Become Sick at Heart

Oct 23

Oct 23 What to Do When Plans Fail and We Become Sick at Heart

Train Ride from Oslo to Bergen, Norway

Oct 19

Oct 19 Train Ride from Oslo to Bergen, Norway

Be Still, The Glory of the Lord is Near

Oct 16

Oct 16 Be Still, The Glory of the Lord is Near

When all You Want to Do is Lie on the Couch

Oct 9

Oct 9 When all You Want to Do is Lie on the Couch

An Interview about Travel with 7-year-old Natasha

Oct 5

Oct 5 An Interview about Travel with 7-year-old Natasha

Tips from the Haley’s for Traveling with Kids |

Sep 28

Sep 28 Tips from the Haley’s for Traveling with Kids |

What to Do when Someone Criticizes Your Appearance

Sep 25

Sep 25 What to Do when Someone Criticizes Your Appearance

5 [Mostly Free] Things to Do in Gothenburg, Sweden

Sep 21

Sep 21 5 [Mostly Free] Things to Do in Gothenburg, Sweden

The Introverts Guide to Partying with Extroverts

Sep 18

Sep 18 The Introverts Guide to Partying with Extroverts

How to Travel Scandinavia on a Budget

Sep 14

Sep 14 How to Travel Scandinavia on a Budget

The Extrovert's Guide to Partying with Introverts

Sep 11

Sep 11 The Extrovert's Guide to Partying with Introverts

4 Ways to Avoid Being an Obnoxious Tourist

Sep 4

Sep 4 4 Ways to Avoid Being an Obnoxious Tourist