It wouldn’t be spring without a Biltmore Blooms post here on It’s Just Life. Not many words today but a lot of lovely flower pictures to share with my readers. Enjoy! . . . . . . . . . Continue reading →
April 8, 2024
February 7, 2024
What Do You Want to Do Today?
Chris asked me that on Saturday. He asks me that a lot of days but particularly on Saturday I think he was feeling the need to get out of the house and go somewhere. That’s what being semi retired (him) is all about. Being able Continue reading →
November 10, 2023
Caring for Our Neighbors
If you know me you know that there are a few things that I am passionate about. Cats. Books. Teapots. Sharing House. Not necessarily in that order. Today I am most excited about Sharing House (official name Transylvania Christian Ministry). I have had the pleasure Continue reading →
November 6, 2023
Just an Hour in West Jefferson
An hour isn’t very long but it was long enough to know that I want to go back to West Jefferson, North Carolina. Chris and I hadn’t been there for probably 17 years and as we were traveling on our way to Maryland it was Continue reading →
August 7, 2023
The Tiny Art Show – Part Two
Last week I shared some of the Tiny Art that was on display at our local arts center – Transylvania Community Arts Council. It was a collaborative effort with our great Transylvania County Library and was such a great event for the community. Today I Continue reading →
August 3, 2023
The Tiny Art Show
Awhile back I shared that our local library was doing a Tiny Art Show. I shared that I had actually created a tiny piece to share. You can see that post here. So the Tiny Art Show moved from the Transylvania County Library to the Continue reading →
June 30, 2023
This Weekend and Beyond in Brevard, NC
There is a lot going on this weekend in our little town of Brevard and I thought I would share a few things that are happening. Chris and I plan to do a few of these things but there are a lot of things going Continue reading →
June 7, 2023
More From the Beach
Our beach trip is over but you know I have to share a few more pictures with you, right? It was a great trip, even with cloudy and stormy weather, and there is always something fun to see, shrimp to eat and beaches to walk. Continue reading →
June 5, 2023
Shore Am Happy
The condo we stayed at last week at Kure Beach, North Carolina was called Shore Am Happy. We arrived during a torrential downpour and massive storm and to be honest I renamed the place Shore Am Happy I Am Still Standing. Whew. The following picture Continue reading →
May 26, 2023
It’s About Blooming Time!
I don’t claim to be a good gardener and with all of the plant loving critters that live in our yard and forest it is a constant battle to keep any plants looking decent. So when my front yard looks good, I have to gloat Continue reading →