Ever have one of those days that just does not quite turn out like you planned but ends up being pretty perfect in its own way? That was our Saturday. We had a list to tick off and headed into town early to do just Continue reading →
And You Thought YOU Were Having a Bad Day!
This has been the scene downtown Brevard for at least 2 months. 2 months or more (I forget when it happened) I drove past this sight and today I finally took time to stop and take a couple of pictures. It makes me think about Continue reading →
The Blind Mule – Brevard, North Carolina
Chris and I are enjoying being able to eat out at some of the great restaurants we have missed during the past 18 months or so. While we are not eating out nearly as often as we did pre – Covid days, we are enjoying 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 →
Sculpture Walk in Brevard, North Carolina
We have lived outside of Brevard, NC for 5 1/2 years and I realized that I have never highlighted the sculptures that grace our little town on It’s Just Life. Today I am going to change that. You guys know I love outdoor art installations Continue reading →
A Beautiful Drive Any Time of the Year – Blue Ridge Parkway
We are so fortunate that we live so close to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Named America’s Favorite Drive the Parkway is beautiful any time of the year. In the fall the Parkway is crowded with “peepers” many of whom stop in our lovely little town Continue reading →
Butterfly Butterfly
But these are flowers that fly and all but sing: And now from having ridden out desire They lie closed over in the wind and cling Where wheels have freshly sliced the April mire. Robert Frost, “Blue-Butterfly Day” Some of the most beautiful creatures around Continue reading →
A Resurrected Train Depot, Some Bricks and a Ballerina
I often sing the praises of our now hometown, Brevard, North Carolina, on It’s Just Life and in real life. Even though we live about 8 miles outside of the actual town we consider it our home and are always trying to explore new to Continue reading →
Comments for a Cause – Transylvania Tomorrow
Is 2020 over yet? Wow. COVID-19 has me all messed up with knowing what day it is and even what month but I do know that today is May 1st and the start of a new month. On It’s Just Life that means a great Continue reading →
A New Week – A Fresh Perspective
Are the weeks running together in your life like they are running together in mine? We continue to remind each other of what day of the week it is and what the date is. Calendars are sadly bare except for Zoom meetings with the kids. Continue reading →