Imagine how thrilled I was last week when we discovered that the beach at Holden Beach, NC was teeming with fossils. Thanks to the recent dredging in the area (see picture of dredging in progress below) we were privy to a once in a lifetime Continue reading →
It’s Apple Picking Time
Our area of western North Carolina is famous for many things but one thing we have in abundance are apple orchards. Chris and I have made many treks to different ones over the years but this year we elected to go to the one that Continue reading →
Strolling Around the Queen City
Charlotte,NC, also known as The Queen City, has a beautiful downtown area complete with a lot of history and beauty. Chris and I had a quick stroll around and I snapped a few pictures that I thought I would share on the blog today. There Continue reading →
Wandering Wednesday
Chris suggested the title for a new series – Wandering Wednesday. Now our time of leisure seems to be limited a little bit in the coming months with obligations but every once in awhile maybe Wandering Wednesdays will make an appearance. Today’s feature will be Continue reading →
A Day on the Parkway
Chris plans the best days for me and he planned a day on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Not all of the higher elevations are leafed out fully yet but it was still a fabulous drive and a great day. The rhododendron are beautiful and the Continue reading →
Ghost in the Pool
Back from the beach and back to life in the mountains again but I am still thinking about a great week last week. Of course the best thing was time with the family, including our sweet little grandson, but the house we stayed at was Continue reading →
Weekend Happiness
Last week was BUSY! It really does deserve bold capital letters and and exclamation mark. I had things going on every day, all day and multiple events. The weekend was welcomed by both of us and we spent the time enjoying the beautiful spring weather Continue reading →
Biltmore Blooms 2022
We finally made it to Biltmore to look at the spring flowers this week. We almost missed the tulips but we made it before they were all done with their beautiful blooms. It was a brisk day but full of color and beauty as you Continue reading →
Powering Up with Comments for a Cause
Hello one and all! February has arrived and here on It’s Just Life that means there is excitement in the air. It has been a pretty wonderful month for comments here and my faithful readers (and some new ones) have commented and filled my inbox Continue reading →
Toes in the Sand
Of course it is no secret that I love the beach. Fortunately I have a husband who realizes that being at the beach several times a year helps keep me happy and he is always willing to make those trips happen. We knew we would Continue reading →