After falling in love with Thomas Dambo’s work at the Arboretum (read about that here) I knew we had to visit his latest installation at Raleigh’s Dix Park during our trip to see Aaron and Erin. Dambo’s mission is simple but powerful: create art that draws people Continue reading →
Last weekend was a spectacular weekend in so many ways and I had to share a bit with my readers just because. I figure if you read the sad posts like the letter to my mom you deserve to read a happier post. By the way, Continue reading →
On my recent trip to the Raleigh, North Carolina area my son Aaron surprised me one morning with a trip to Honeysuckle Tea House located in a beautiful country setting only about 15 minutes from downtown Chapel Hill. He told me the night before to Continue reading →
One of my favorite television shows of all time is Friday Night Lights. No – it IS my favorite show of all time. Coach Eric Taylor always had a way with words and one of the phrases that was used continually throughout the show was Continue reading →
Teapot Tuesday will be back next week….. September 1st! How can that possibly be? It is and of course on It’s Just Life I get all excited because it is the day I tally up the comments for the previous month and reveal our donation Continue reading →
I LOVE THE FIRST OF THE MONTH! If you are new to reading It’s Just Life – Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary the first of each month is a very special time. It is the day that I count up the comments made on the Continue reading →
A cute red teapot that now lives in Raleigh! Continue reading →
A mountain of ironing presents an opportunity—it is all how you look at it! Continue reading →
Great article from the Raleigh News and Observer about a creative way to “recycle” a house!!! Way to go!!! 1 house, 2 homes. Continue reading →
Not sure if you will be able to actually read the writing on the above picture but hope that you can! Sunday I gave the message at church and imagine my surprise when I stepped into the pulpit and there, on the floor, the only Continue reading →
