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National Limerick Day

You know you are out of things to write about when you share that today, May 12, is National Limerick Day. I am not a good limerick writer — I am more into haikus but decided that today we should celebrate the lovely limerick. Each year on this day, National Limerick Day celebrates the birthday of famous English artist, illustrator, and much-loved author and poet, Edward Lear. This talented…

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What's On Your Camera Roll?

It’s another edition of What’s on Your Camera Roll? Actually it is what is on MY camera roll and it runs the gamut today. Let me share a few with you. Dinner at the clubhouse featured a delicious pistachio encrusted trout. Yum. . . We have had an afternoon visitor this week that I could do without. He has gone after our bird feeder (which I take in at night) and I imagine we are now on his…

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Reflecting on Mother's Day

It’s coming. Mother’s Day. For those of us who have lost our. moms it can always be a tough time. No matter what your situation is with your own mom – Mother’s Day brings on an avalanche of emotions. While I am joyful remembering so many times spent with my own mom, it is natural to feel a bit of sadness and loneliness at times when I think of just not being able to talk to her anymore. But I…

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Teapot Tuesday

. Sometimes a bright sunny teapot is exactly what I need to get my day going. Seeing this beauty makes me smile each and every time I use it because who doesn’t love a nice yellow sunshiney looking teapot? . . With butterflies and flowers and all kinds of bright colors this one is a great teapot to brew up some tea to share with a friend. Come on over. I will put the kettle on. One day I…

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Don't Make Eye Contact

If you are a woman who has shopped at malls over the years you probably know this simple but important rule. Don’t make eye contact. You know those kiosks in the middle of the mall? The ones with overly aggressive sales people who have samples of lotions and miracle creams in little pouches that they push into your hands and literally follow you down the mall to try to get you to come try their…

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Support Mental Health Awareness - Comments for a Cause

Welcome to May 2025! Here’s hoping it is a fabulous month for all of my readers out there and that it brings much happiness to each and every one of you. . Today is the day I devote to Comments for a Cause here on It’s Just Life. It is the day when I share a new cause for the month and as we close out April and revisit our Comments for a Cause recipient – Connestee Fire Rescue. We are so happy…

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Birthday Vibes

Today is a pivotal day in my life—- one of those milestone birthdays that folks look forward to. Yippee! I am celebrating from Amelia Island in Florida and at my happy place. Any beach will do but the one we are staying on is particularly lovely. Uncrowded, long stretches of shell strewn sand to enjoy and some of the most beautiful sunrises I have seen for awhile. Combine all those things with a…

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Moorten Botanical Garden

Our recent trip to California found us looking for some out of the ordinary places to visit and as always we found some of the best places. One place was the Moorten Botanical Garden in Palm Springs. It was a really fun and inexpensive place to explore and it was educational as well. I know very little about these types of plants so it was fun to see the descriptions and learn a bit about…

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Wildflower Hike in Holmes Educational State Forest

The weekend was a perfect weekend to be outside and for once the weather cooperated with our planned hike in Holmes Educational State Forest. We had signed up for a hike there with our friend Elaine weeks ago and were thrilled that the day was such a perfect day for a hike. . . This is one of our favorite places to go in the area because it is never very crowded and it is the home of the…

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Forty Years Later

. That is one of my all time favorite pictures. Micah at about a day old just chilling in his bassinet in the hospital. He slept like that often and I think that is how he was all curled up inside of me and it was just a natural and comfortable position. And who doesn’t want to be comfortable? Fast forward to today. . . Presenter at some conference, all grown up and handsome, working hard to…

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A Glorious Easter

Our Easter was just that. Glorious. We started with watching the sunrise service at Pretty Place online. The sunrise was not as beautiful as some years but it was still a really good service with a wonderful message. . Next up was our own church service held at Porter Center at Brevard College. We had some really amazing music, communion and a message from our pastor that was inspiring and…

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Dreams DO Come True

Sometimes dreams do come true and what a wonderful thing it is. For over three years we have been lobbying for a better space for our library in our Connestee Falls community. Letters were written. Emails sent. Requests made at board meetings. The list goes on. I am sure administration was tired of hearing about the library but they, along with the help of a great facilities committee came to the…

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Straight from the Gram

Some of you may have Instagram accounts and I must admit that I get pulled into all of the Instagram silliness on occasion. It is a nice diversion and when Chris hears me laughing from the next room he naturally assumes I am looking at instagram videos. He is usually correct. There are a plethora of accounts to follow but if you are on already on the social media platform – please follow me here…

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Biltmore Blooms 2025

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 had planned to visit Biltmore and even though I was so upset and teary, I still wanted to go. We found a parking place close to the tulip gardens and walked around…

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Paw Prints on My Heart

Back in January I decided that I was going to blog when I wanted to blog. No pressure. No need to feel like I had to have words every single day to share with the world. It’s not like I do this for money, right? What I have learned over the years is that I do not want to jump through all the hoops to monetize my blog and I certainly don’t have a “brand” that people are seeking. I have come to…

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"Fama, I Know You Like Rainbows and Smileys"

Currently residing on my refrigerator door, Does it make you smile? I know it makes me smile. . . Have a fabulous Wednesday, friends. Leave me a comment and tell me what is on your refrigerator today. All comments mean a small donation to our Comments for a Cause — Connestee Fire Department.

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Teapot Tuesday

My boys know what I like. I like teapots. Our youngest picked out this teapot years ago with his then girlfriend now wife and brought it to me and I am absolutely in love with it. I have several by the same company and this one fits right in with the others one but is my favorite one. It is bright and cheery and totally functional.  So thank you, Aaron and Erin, for the wonderful gift.  I love…