“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” ― Fred Rogers I have witnessed this with my very own eyes. Hurricane Helene Continue reading →
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 →
There’s a lot of great stuff going on all around Transylvania County and one of those organizations that is doing some amazing things is TC Strong. The organization has become a place of inspiration, acceptance and hope for our growing community. TC STRONG is a Continue reading →
I live in a very caring community. My immediate neighborhood of Connestee Falls is amazing and always the first folks to pitch in when there is a need. Our larger community of Brevard is a close knit thriving community with more non profits than you Continue reading →
Anyone else out there feeling like the holidays are taking over their life? Hoo boy — I feel like I am in the midst of holiday heaven around here with all of the events and commitments but isn’t it wonderful? I think the pandemic has Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
People who volunteer tend to experience fewer aches and pains. Giving help to others protects overall health twice as much as aspirin protects against heart disease. People 55 and older who volunteer for two or more organizations have an impressive 44 percent lower likelihood of Continue reading →
Dear 2020… If you could write a letter to 2020 what would it say? Our local library in Transylvania County is doing a great little project. The Community Postcard Project is a unique way to help document the year 2020. The idea is very simple. Continue reading →
I absolutely love it when an idea comes together and I have been so fortunate to have teamed up with a couple of other wonderful and like minded women here in our neighborhood to do some fundraising for local organizations. If you remember we held Continue reading →
