I discovered Village Point Market in tiny Hayesville, Ohio last month when I went to visit my sister. She had been telling me for ages that I had to come visit her and we had to go to the Village Point Market. I finally Continue reading →
The Whistlestop Market – Produce, Wine, Books and More
The gems in our area are endless and The Whistlestop Market is just one on the long list. While it is not one of the area’s “natural” beauties like the abundant waterfalls and forests it offers just about as much beauty. Owners Val and Diane Continue reading →
Total Eclipse of the Sun – August 21, 2017
The eclipse is coming. The event that so many people are talking about and thrilled about. And guess what? We are going to miss it. THE event is happening on August 21, 2017 and the projected path will be going right over Brevard, NC. But Continue reading →
A Quick Look at High Hampton Inn in Cashiers, North Carolina
A Sunday trip to the High Hampton Inn and Country Club in Cashiers, North Carolina was just the perfect trip. Chris is going to be traveling on our anniversary so he planned a nice weekend for us before he left. It included a quick trip Continue reading →
A Woman Obsessed
A woman obsessed. That is what my husband now calls me. A woman obsessed. Can you believe it? Just what does he think I am obsessed about? Little Free Libraries. Yep. It’s not enough that I now am steward of my amazing Little Free Library Continue reading →
A Guitar, An ID, A Cigar Case and Bracelets
What do a guitar, an ID, a cigar case and bracelets have in common? Take a guess. Come on. You know you can figure this one out. Give up? All are items that were left at security in the Cleveland airport this past Sunday. As Continue reading →
Just a Stroll Around the Campus – Furman University
I love college campuses. There is always a sense of youthfulness and excitement that fills the air around a university campus even if there are no students present. At one point Chris and I thought we would live in a small college community and he Continue reading →
Noteworthy Women — The Series — Sara Broers
It is long overdue that I officially introduce my readers to one of my best friends from Mason City, Iowa. I have had several posts in my Noteworthy Women — The Series features and have neglected to include Sara Broers . Today I am rectifying Continue reading →
Comments for a Cause — Supporting A Place Close to my Heart
June 1st and Comments for a Cause is what it is all about here on It’s Just Life. Welcome to our way of giving back a little at a time. This past month I was thrilled to highlight a new to me cause —Railway Children Continue reading →
Black Mountain, NC — More Than Just a Train Stop
Black Mountain, NC is a short 60 minute drive from our home. Chris and I ventured out one spring day to pop over to see what this little town with a population of just under 8,000 was all about. What we found was a quaint Continue reading →