We are at a crossroads of sorts. Developmental Disabilities. Down Syndrome. Alzheimer’s Disease. All three of these things describe my brother in law, Carlton, whom I have written about before here on It’s Just Life. I have only written about him here because I love Continue reading →
One of my most popular topics on It’s Just Life has to be my posts about Chrisims which are witty little snippets from my husband. Chris has a way of turning a phrase and over the past few years I have taken to writing these Continue reading →
Do you remember steno pads? I am not sure if they are as popular as they once were but steno pads used to be a staple in almost every house. Even if there was no secretary office manager in the household you could almost always find a Continue reading →
Today is Mr. Diamond’s birthday and I am woefully unprepared for it. I usually try to make a big deal about it since it is just a week before Christmas and he usually gets gypped and this year I just have not gotten organized to Continue reading →
And now there are two. The holiday was wonderful for me and I hope for you as well. It was a full house with 2 sons, 2 girlfriends and 1 grand kitty. Our first time to have Thanksgiving in our home in years as we Continue reading →
This past weekend I am owning up to making one very bad decision and one good decision. I think it is only fair to share honestly on my blog with my readers so today I own it. Chris and I spent the weekend at Aaron’s Continue reading →
My mom has always been very creative and gifted when it comes to creating things. When we were growing up a lot of my clothes were sewn by either her or my Grandma. My mom always had some kind of embroidery or handwork that she Continue reading →
The house is quiet. Except for the soft purring of Buddy and Holly and the birds chirping outside all is still. Aaron and Erin have come and gone. Chris is back on the road. And I am left alone in the house to continue to Continue reading →
Happy Anniversary to my very own Mr. Diamond. It’s been a great ride so far. This week as I was organizing for the move I found our box of wedding memorabilia. Hey – look at me! I have memorabilia just like a famous person. In Continue reading →
The past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind . First off—we have an offer and contract on our house in Mason City with a set closing date in late July. I never believe that anything is actually official until the money changes hands but Continue reading →
