Every year we look forward to going to Biltmore Estate in Asheville to look at the spring flowers. This year was no different but our trip was changed up a bit. We made the decision to take Holly to the vet that morning and already Continue reading →
Life (and Blog) Interrupted
Sometimes life throws a curve ball and you just have to go with it. 6 short months ago we were dealing with Hurricane Helene and now we are dealing with wildfires. Our trip to New Jersey ended with growing concerns about the wildfires that were Continue reading →
The Things You Can See on Sidewalks
Way back in the summer Chris and I spent a day in nearby Hendersonville. We love a couple of restaurants on Main Street and the shops are always pretty great so we planned a day just to see what we could see. . We just Continue reading →
We Are Not Okay
I have been thinking about writing this post for a couple of weeks. I didn’t know if it was one I should actually write and share but today I may just hit that publish button. We will see. A lot of things have happened and Continue reading →
Love Waterfalls? Be Safe!
Every year people flock to our county to visit the waterfalls. It is one of the most wonderful things about Transylvania County in North Carolina. The county boasts over 250 waterfalls and many of these are quite easy to get to and view. It is Continue reading →
More Chihuly at Biltmore
Yesterday I shared a few pictures from the current exhibit of Chihuly at Biltmore in Asheville, NC. Today I thought I would finish the week out with a few more of my favorite views of the exhibition. It is truly stunning and if you can Continue reading →
Chihuly at Biltmore
Chihuly at Biltmore is a sight to be seen. Take a quick peek at what there is on display. Continue reading →
Space Day at PARI
I gave you a little preview of Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute when I revealed that it was the Comments for a Cause recipient for May here. Chris, Aaron and I spent the morning touring the place for their Space Day 2024. The facility opens up Continue reading →
Read to Goats Month Comes to It’s Just Life
Did you know that March is Read to Goats month? Neither did I until I saw it shared on the Carl Sandburg Home National Historical Site. Now you know I am all about goats and my love for them is definitely something that everyone who Continue reading →
What Do You Want to Do Today?
Chris asked me that on Saturday. He asks me that a lot of days but particularly on Saturday I think he was feeling the need to get out of the house and go somewhere. That’s what being semi retired (him) is all about. Being able Continue reading →