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Author Archives: Beth Ann Chiles

October 20, 2025

Waves of Grief

Beth Ann Chiles/ Dementia, Writing/ 7 Comments/ 681

Waves of grief. It’s a very real thing. I am not sure what your experience is but mine is that grief hits me at some of the most unexpected times and places. This week those waves have been of tidal wave proportions and even though Continue reading →

October 17, 2025

Midlife Friendships

Beth Ann Chiles/ Writing/ 29 Comments/ 1177

Friends are a huge part of my life and I would imagine a huge part of most of the lives of those who read It’s Just Life.  Friends are what keep us grounded, entertained and sane at times.   I have had the privilege of making Continue reading →

October 16, 2025

Our Greatest Need

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Isn’t that quote above amazing? I think we all have probably felt the weight of the world on our shoulders.  What with fires, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes and other natural disasters we are left shaken to our core. There are so many awful horrible things going Continue reading →

October 14, 2025

Chinese Teapot on Teapot Tuesday

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Chinese teapots are usually wonderful finds and I was lucky enough to find this little gem in the Habitat ReStore for a mere three dollars.  Of course the color is my favorite so I was drawn to it right away. . . The adorable matching Continue reading →

October 13, 2025

Top Five Books

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It seemed like it was about time to share my top five reads so far this year. While this list is not my all time top five books (that’s quite a different list), this is just from the 104 books that I have read or Continue reading →

October 10, 2025

Travel From Your Couch – Alaska

Beth Ann Chiles/ Travel/ 4 Comments/ 487

Our trip to Alaska seems so long ago but I am still reliving the memories of an almost perfect trip. I tell you – if you ever have the chance to to go to Alaska –just do it. It is really a worthwhile trip. The Continue reading →

October 9, 2025

Banned Book Week is Here

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I am a little bit late on the Banned Book Week and I always have the best of intentions when it comes to promoting it. But once again, it snuck up on me and I haven’t done anything in my Little Free Library or in Continue reading →

October 8, 2025

Over Yonder by Sean Dietrich

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First of all, huge thank you to my BFF Ann for introducing me to Sean Dietrich’s writing years ago. He is one of those people who has enriched my life in a multitude of ways over the years and I am so thrilled that he Continue reading →

October 7, 2025

Teapot Tuesday and a Bonus Video

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Chicken themed teapots are a thing.  Who would have thought?  I have several in my collection and I am particularly fond of this one.  It is one of those Pier One finds if I remember correctly and really makes a perfect teapot, don’t you think? Continue reading →

October 6, 2025

Daughter Mountain Heaven

Beth Ann Chiles/ Writing/ 4 Comments/ 630

Don’t worry. I am not having a stroke. That title may make you wonder about me but it is all part of the story. My readers know how I love stories. Today’s story is about my exciting life here in Western North Carolina. Honestly, according 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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