Just like that. In a blink of an eye. I am an AARP member. How on earth did that happen? A couple weeks ago I had a mammogram (important for all the ladies out there) and in our conversation when I was filling out paperwork Continue reading →
You Must Gogh to This Exhibition
Chris and I have kept a pretty low profile lately and not done a lot of traveling or visiting indoor events but we made the exception a few weeks ago and visited the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit in Charlotte. It was so wonderful. I am Continue reading →
Teapot Tuesday – A Nod to Firefighters
There are so many people that give tirelessly every single day in their jobs. Firefighters fall into that category without a doubt. With Labor Day being yesterday I thought a nod to firefighters would be appropriate and it has been awhile since I shared this Continue reading →
Why We Celebrate Labor Day
Labor Day is so much more than the end to summer and cookouts and gatherings. Of course this year the holiday weekend still looks a little bit different – at least for us it does. Covid has not gone away so we are not gathering Continue reading →
Things I Am Loving
Today is all about things I am loving lately and my lucky readers get to share my happiness with me. Aren’t you the lucky ones? Usually I share products that I love but today’s post is a little bit different. Bear with me. First up Continue reading →
The Bears of Hendersonville
Every year new bears of the painted variety appear on Main Street in Hendersonville, North Carolina. We love to see them and see the creativity that goes into each and every one. Chris and I popped over to eat a nice outdoor lunch at our Continue reading →
Comments for a Cause – Giving Help Where Needed
September 1st and here we go again. A new month. Reveal of how much we are donating to the August Comments for a Cause. Reveal of new cause. I know the first of the month is predictable here on It’s Just Life but I think Continue reading →
Purrfect Teapot Tuesday
My love of all things cats is no secret. This past weekend we were in Raleigh with Aaron and Erin and I loved on their kitties a bit. But back to teapots. I digress. This one is one that Chris got me for Christmas several Continue reading →
The Ultimate Sacrifice
Please remember these brave men and women’s families in your prayers. I can not begin to imagine the pain and sense of loss they must feel at this point or when they got word that their loved one was a casualty in the Kabul bombing Continue reading →
Whoopee! Hurray!
As I sort through the totes of family pictures and papers from my parents in search of perfect pictures to use for my mom’s upcoming Celebration of Life I am blessed to happen upon a lot of great items. My dad was a saver of Continue reading →