Before you start reading this blog post PLEASE understand one thing. I do not write about my mom’s journey through dementia to make anyone feel sorry for me or to try to garner some sort of attention for myself. Quite the contrary is the actual Continue reading →
Monthly Archives: June 2019
When I Die…
When I die I want people to know that I loved them and that they were important to me. It’s a simple goal but one that hit me this week as I scrolled through Facebook. I was “reminded” by Facebook of the birthday of a Continue reading →
Tea and Books on Teapot Tuesday
Every once in awhile there is some crossover in my love of tea and my love of books. This past week I finally read a book that has been in my stash for a long time. I had delayed reading it because I wanted to Continue reading →
Memories of a Red Tea Canister
I spied it in an antique shop in Marblehead, Ohio. The same shop where I found that magnificent card catalog last year. I saw it and the memories came flooding back. An inexpensive plastic canister set used to sit on my Grandma Bonnie’s counters. Red Continue reading →
Need A Book? Banner Elk Book Exchange May Just Be Your Answer
Banner Elk, North Carolina has an amazing resource for locals and visitors located in the Historic Banner Elk School Building located at 185 Azalea Circle SE. Chris and I stumbled across this little gem when we were on a day trip to the area and Continue reading →
Is This Reality? Semi Wordless Wednesday
I kept staring at this list of rules and regulations that was posted on our fridge in our rental house in Lakeside last week. I just could not leave without snapping a picture of it. I am still looking for the Reality company. If you Continue reading →
Teacup or Tea Mug – That Is The Question
If you are like me you have a variety of vessels to drink your beverages from. My mug rack and mug cupboard is overflowing. One hard and fast rule of mine is to drink tea out of designated cups. I do not drink my tea Continue reading →
What’s On Your Camera Roll?
Another installment of What’s On Your Camera Roll is up today on It’s Just Life. Who else has some great pictures on their camera roll? What’s on your camera roll? All comments on the blog mean a 50 cent donation to our Comments for a Continue reading →
10 Rules for Living Life
Don’t be so hard on yourself. Realize that you are allowed to make mistakes and roll with them when they happen. Apologize when you need to. There is no shame in an apology but don’t make a practice of apologizing just for the sake of Continue reading →