From time to time I like to take a look at some of my tea books that I have on my bookshelf. I recently replaced them after I put the Christmas decorations away and it made me happy to see my little collection of tea Continue reading →
. The above quote seems very appropriate for today when we remember Martin Luther King, Jr. and his contributions to our country and world. His fight for civil rights in the 1960’s was inspiring and quite honestly, past time. I don’t get political on the Continue reading →
Do you like your name? Everyone has one. But be honest. Do you like yours? I have always loved my name. I am just Beth Ann. Not Elizabeth. Not Bethany. Nope. Beth Ann. Plain and simple. Perfect. Short and sweet. Nothing fancy and I think Continue reading →
Low temperatures and snow have settled in over our little paradise. I am going on record to say “enough already”. I am over it. I don’t mind the occasional snow — we haven’t had any for 3 years so it was time but usually it Continue reading →
It seems there are a lot of folks who don’t know much about tea. Recently on one of my Facebook group feeds there was MUCH discussion about a teapot that was for sale at Aldi . Yep, Aldi again. Some people were trying to use Continue reading →
Sometimes things hit you right smack dab in the face. Grief is like that. Just when I think I have it all under control I realize I don’t. And honestly – that is okay. That is how grief is. It is sneaky like that. I Continue reading →
In the words of Britney Spears – “Oops, I did it again!”. Funny thing is I didn’t plan on it. The other day Chris and I headed to town to mail packages and grab lunch. We ran our errands, ate our lunch and since we Continue reading →
Kids say the darnedest things sometimes. 4 year olds are constantly surprising.. Time spent with grandchildren is never dull. All of these statements are true and after spending 6 days over the holidays with our sweet Theo I am holding all the memories close and Continue reading →
Chris and I went to Blowing Rock, NC for a quick birthday get away before Christmas. His birthday falls a week before Christmas and I always hate that it gets lost in the busyness of the season. This year was a milestone year and I Continue reading →
My love of teapots has become one of the regular features here on It’s Just Life. Teapot Tuesday has been in existence since April 2011 and I have missed a few Tuesdays and repeated teapots over the years. Folks keep asking me how many I Continue reading →
