A final repost in memory of our Carlton — originally published on February 28, 2013 and entitled “Candy Wrappers, Napkins and Banana Peels” Life with an adult with Down Syndrome is interesting. I always thought I knew my brother in law, Carlton, but until I Continue reading →
Monthly Archives: March 2019
A Well Lived Life -3
First published on It’s Just Life on February 26, 2016 entitled “Crossroads” We are at a crossroads of sorts. Developmental Disabilities. Down Syndrome. Alzheimer’s Disease. All three of these things describe my brother in law, Carlton, whom I have written about before here on It’s Continue reading →
A Life Well Lived – 2
A repost of a post I published on March 21st, 2013 entitled “A Special Day for a Special Guy”. Today is a special day! It is World Down Syndrome Day 2013 and today I celebrate my brother in law, Carlton! Carlton is such a Continue reading →
A Life Well Lived – 1
Remembering Carlton this week. My post from June 10, 2013 entitled “He Had Fun Despite the Snack Deficit” . We all have routines. Some more than others. This weekend was further evidence to me of how much patience my sister in law has and Continue reading →
The Difference One Life Can Make
I have often said that one person can make a huge difference in the world and I am not alone in that thinking. It is not an original thought or phrase but this past week I came to see first hand just how true that Continue reading →
A Quick Glimpse at the River Art District – Asheville, North Carolina
The River Arts District in Asheville, North Carolina is a vibrant community of artists and artisans who open their shops and studios to allow the public to experience art at its finest. Chris and I have visited a couple of times and it is always Continue reading →
Main Street in Brevard Just Got Better – Highland Books New Digs
Main Street in Brevard, North Carolina just got a little bit better. Highland Books, my favorite independent bookstore in the world, has a new address at 36 W. Main Street in the former Proper Pot location. I will miss having the Proper Pot in downtown Continue reading →
Waterfall Wednesday – Wintergreen Falls
Waterfall Wednesday is back this week on It’s Just Life. Today’s waterfall is another one located in beautiful DuPont State Forest. There is so much to see in DuPont and this waterfall is a prime example of the beauty that is around. This is a Continue reading →
It’s Ornament Time on Teapot Tuesday
My love of all things teapot related is not limited to merely vessels that actually hold tea. Oh no. There is so much more. My friends all totally understand my love of tea and teapot related items and often I am gifted the perfect Continue reading →
You Can Quote Me
The title is misleading. I admit it. The following quotes are not mine so you can’t actually quote ME on these but you can quote these other people. Sometimes I like to find quotes that strike a chord with me. I find that the ones Continue reading →