One of my favorite things to do when I am at the beach is to watch the sand pipers run back and forth in the waves and on the shore. They amaze me and amuse me. Their darting back and forth in the frothy sea Continue reading →
April 16, 2021
April 15, 2021
The Gift of Giving
People who volunteer tend to experience fewer aches and pains. Giving help to others protects overall health twice as much as aspirin protects against heart disease. People 55 and older who volunteer for two or more organizations have an impressive 44 percent lower likelihood of Continue reading →
April 14, 2021
A Gift Rediscovered
I have shared on It’s Just Life before many things that are associated with my parents. I have been feeling especially nostalgic these days and missing my mom since her death in December. Grief can be all consuming at times. I find myself thinking “Oh, Continue reading →
April 13, 2021
The Perfect Book for Hosting a Proper Tea
This lovely book, The Official Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Cookbook, has been on my wish list for awhile. I recently found a used copy in really great condition and it found its way to my home. I spent a bit of time reading it and Continue reading →
April 12, 2021
Good Advice for Life
I found the following piece on Pinterest. I loved it. It pretty much says what I think is good advice. There was no author listed but it says what I believe to be true. I especially like the part that speaks to spending time with Continue reading →
April 9, 2021
Blooms in the Conservatory
Any trip to Biltmore has to include a trip to the Conservatory. This magical place houses some of the most beautiful blooms on the estate and every time I go I manage to take a plethora of pictures because they plants and flowers are just Continue reading →
April 8, 2021
Grow In the Light
I shared this image yesterday in my blog post about Biltmore Blooms and it has stuck in my mind for some reason. Sometimes images do that. As I walked out to our dock earlier today I spied a dandelion in our yard. There was a Continue reading →
April 7, 2021
#BiltmoreBlooms 2021
I always look forward to going to Biltmore in the spring to see all of the spring flowers. two years ago we went just to walk around on Easter and loved it. Last year – the grounds were closed. This year we decided to go Continue reading →
April 6, 2021
Guess the Animal on Teapot Tuesday
This odd little fellow was advertised on Ebay as a hippopotamus teapot but once I got it I wasn’t quite sure if that is indeed what it is. I got it for $5 so it was a bargain but still—what do YOU think it Continue reading →
April 5, 2021
Stickwork at Biltmore
Chris and I visited Biltmore on Easter morning and as always it was a treat. I always love to see the tulips and other spring flowers and will share those later in the week but first let me share this really unique exhibit that is Continue reading →