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April 16, 2021

Believe in Yourself

Beth Ann Chiles/ Video/ 4 Comments/ 67

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 15, 2021

The Gift of Giving

Beth Ann Chiles/ North Carolina, Writing/ 5 Comments/ 75

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

Beth Ann Chiles/ Writing/ 9 Comments/ 95

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

Beth Ann Chiles/ Tea and Teapots/ 5 Comments/ 101

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

Beth Ann Chiles/ Inspiration/ 9 Comments/ 108

 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

Beth Ann Chiles/ North Carolina, Photography, Travel/ 6 Comments/ 110

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

Beth Ann Chiles/ Devotional, Inspiration/ 9 Comments/ 166

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

Beth Ann Chiles/ North Carolina, Photography, Travel/ 9 Comments/ 122

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

Beth Ann Chiles/ Tea and Teapots/ 8 Comments/ 128

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

Beth Ann Chiles/ North Carolina, Photography, Travel/ 6 Comments/ 108

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 →

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The Art of Social Media: Power Tips for Power Users
5 of 5 stars
The Art of Social Media: Power Tips for Power Users
by Guy Kawasaki
As always Guy Kawasaki has a great book with great information about all things social media. I highlighted tons of places in this book and it is definitely one that I will come back to time and time again to help me in all of the socia...
Old Girls in Low Cotton
3 of 5 stars
Old Girls in Low Cotton
by Helen Childress
This short book was one that looked like it would be a fun read. I honestly did not enjoy it all that much---it was a lot of characters bickering and while some of the writing was witty and funny it was not that kind of book that made m...
The Good Girl
5 of 5 stars
The Good Girl
by Mary Kubica
I loved this book! It had my interest from the very first page and was my "airplane" book on a recent trip. Author Mary Kubica created believable and interesting characters that the reader learned to identify with and care about. Mi...
All the Light We Cannot See
4 of 5 stars
All the Light We Cannot See
by Anthony Doerr
This is quite a book! I had it recommended to me by several people and while I thought it might be a little dark and depressing it made me have a better understanding of what life in this time period was like. The strength of the huma...
An Abundance of Katherines
5 of 5 stars
An Abundance of Katherines
by John Green
Another great book by John Green. I have become a huge fan of John Green since my reading of A Fault in our Stars and this book was another that did not disappoint me at all. It was a story of a child prodigy, a lot of anagrams, and a b...

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