One of the things I love about visiting cities is exploring and finding the unusual or the unexpected. What I find is that what “I” think is unusual is actually not and on our recent trip to Jersey City I discovered that there are many Continue reading →
Just How Many Eyes Do I Really Have?
The question of the day is how many eyes do I have? Now most ordinary folks have two. Some of us who wear glasses were called Four Eyes at some point in our lives. But most ordinary folks have two eyes on the front of Continue reading →
Teatime Treats on Teapot Tuesday
There are so many wonderful things to serve with tea and sometimes it is difficult to decide what to choose. Another trip to the fabulous Book and Bee Tearoom in Hendersonville, NC found me drooling over all of the wonderful selections on their afternoon tea Continue reading →
The Music is BACK!
Music is back in Brevard, North Carolina with opening weekend of the Brevard Music Center occurring over the weekend. Did you ever realize how much you missed something and you didn’t realize it until it was back in your life? To be honest, that was Continue reading →
The Joy of Being a Grandparent
Everyone told us that being a grandparent is THE best thing in the world. I have to fully agree with the statement. Micah and Wendy graciously accepted us into their beautiful home for 10 days of fun and Theo time and we are so happy Continue reading →
Street Art in Jersey City
As most of my readers know I am a huge fan of outdoor art installations of any kind. Walking around Jersey City offered a lot of opportunities to see some great artwork and I barely saw any of what was available. Next trip we will Continue reading →
Glimpses from Jersey City
As promised this week I will share a few posts from our recent trip to Jersey City, New Jersey. It is really difficult to believe that we have been home a week already. I am missing Theo (and Micah and Wendy and Corgi Penny) so Continue reading →
Lake District Teapot on Teapot Tuesday
Tiny teapots are easier to pack. Tiny teapots are easier for loved ones to bring home from travels as gifts which explains the teapot on the blog today. My mom took a trip to England and this was one of the little things that found Continue reading →
Fourth of July is Coming!
To get everyone ready for the Fourth of July this year – enjoy this video with fireworks (complete with oohs and ahh) and patriotic music. Enjoy a safe and happy holiday and see you back here on It’s Just Life next week with a recap Continue reading →
Comments for a Cause – Saving Sight Through Research and Education
Happy July to each and every one of you reading this today. We made it to July and judging from the temperatures around the country, summer is here in full force. Even in the mountains the temperatures are rising and I am happy to be Continue reading →