I love a good scavenger hunt and one that involves Waldo is even better. You remember Waldo. That cute bespectacled guy with the red and white striped shirt and the blue pants? He is the star of many books over the years and was a Continue reading →
July brings forth fireworks. BBQ’s and celebrations and summer kicks into full gear for most of us. I feel like my June just vanished without me even realizing it but here we go – full force into July and all of the fun things that Continue reading →
It’s almost time for the event of the year in Brevard, North Carolina. It truly is the event that I look forward to and I am not alone. Over 30,000 books along with puzzles, DVDs, CDs, video games and vinyl will be available for the Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
