Anytime we travel I always keep my eyes open for teapots. Our recent trip to Scotland provided many opportunities to find teapots. From fancy afternoon tea at one of our luxury accommodations to casual tea in pubs and restaurants, I was surrounded by teapots. The Continue reading →
Monthly Archives: April 2026
Ten Things I Learned in Scotland
Chris and I just got back from a fabulous trip to Scotland with our son, Aaron and his wife and her parents. I have a LOT to share about this wonderful trip but for today as jet lag hits me I will focus on sharing Continue reading →
More Book Reviews
I love to share books on the blog that I have read that I think are worth reading. I am looking forward to some intense book time in the next couple of weeks as we travel (if I am not too busy hiking and sightseeing) Continue reading →
It’s All About Timing
Sometimes it is all about timing. Many times it is all about timing. I appreciate that and this week I have seen God’s hand in the timing of things and am incredibly grateful. We’ve had a love hate relationship with living in the woods. While Continue reading →
Cat Like Focus
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A Vanderbilt Special on Teapot Tuesday
It seems like I have devoted quite a few posts to Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. Living under an hour away has allowed us to enjoy many aspects of our passholders membership over the years. It is well worth the yearly fee for us Continue reading →
The Verdant Cage Review: A Dystopian Journey Worth Sharing
It’s been awhile since I have shared a quick post about books. Probably the last one was. my review of Jess Lourey’s The Verdant Cage . But wait! I never shared that review here on It’s Just Life and it is a travesty. A travesty, Continue reading →
What’s So Good About Today?
Good Friday is a day that many Christians observe and the name is often puzzling because what is really good about what happened on Good Friday? Jesus was crucified. That does not sound particularly good, does it? Sometimes it is referred to as Holy Friday Continue reading →
Comments for a Cause – It’s All About the Children
Happy April 1st. No jokes here – it’s already April and we are springing into warmer weather and full blown allergies. If you know you know. Ah choo! It’s Just Life is happy to continue the monthly tradition of highlighting a special cause of the Continue reading →