Monthly Archives: August 2022
Teacup or Mug?
If you are like me you have a variety of vessels to drink your beverages from. My mug rack and mug cupboard is overflowing. One hard and fast rule of mine is to drink tea out of designated cups. I do not drink my tea Continue reading →
Camp Connestee
The past few months I have been rehearsing for a small part in a Connestee Falls production of Music Across America. Written by one of our fellow Connesteans and directed by our Chorale Director this was a pretty epic endeavor. We had 3 sold out Continue reading →
Let’s Go to the Movies
Last night a couple friends and I went to our cute little downtown movie theater – The Coed Cinema. You won’t find reclining seats or seats with rumbling built into them but there is something oh so nice about patronizing our little hometown cinema. They Continue reading →
The Crisp Smell of….New School Supplies
I kind of miss it. That back to school frenzy of getting the school supply lists and and spending an entire day shopping to find just the right items for each of our boys. Long before Amazon and ordering online we actually had to go Continue reading →
What’s On Your Camera Roll?
Another installment of what’s. on my camera roll. Entertaining to be sure. Enjoy. One of our fawns. Maksim turned 3 so there was a candle involved. Doesn’t our little Connestee Falls Library look great? Holly has a new favorite spot. Wireman (remember him?) has a Continue reading →
Across the Pond on Teapot Tuesday
Last month my friend Elaine and I hosted a proper tea. Of course I shared that with you on the blog and if you missed it you can click here and read all about it. I used my Queen Elizabeth teapot and we commented that Continue reading →
When It All Comes Crashing Down
You know I keep it real here on It’s Just Life. It’s part of my charm, right? Well today is all about keeping it real. And honestly – it’s a little embarrassing. We were sitting on the couch the other day and there was a Continue reading →
There’s More Than Corn
If you live in the Brevard, NC certainly you have heard of McCall’s Farm – Produce and Ice Cream on Crab Creek Road. They are famous for their corn. I thought Iowa corn was good but McCall’s corn is better by far and that is Continue reading →
It’s Birthday Time!
Today is Maksim’s 3rd birthday! Woo hoo! I “might” have gotten a birthday candle to put on his breakfast this morning. I know it is silly but this cat has been THE best thing ever. He makes us laugh and is still all kitten at Continue reading →