I hail from a family of writers. It’s a nice thing to know that others who have gone before have been creatives who like to share their words with others. My great, great uncle, Rollo Walter Brown, was a prolific writer and by all accounts Continue reading →
Whoopee! Hurray!
As I sort through the totes of family pictures and papers from my parents in search of perfect pictures to use for my mom’s upcoming Celebration of Life I am blessed to happen upon a lot of great items. My dad was a saver of Continue reading →
39 Years and Counting
On Sunday Mr. Diamond and I will celebrate 39 years of wedded bliss. For those that know us well, you know that we have really been blessed with a truly wonderful life. We are well suited for one another and balance each other. As we Continue reading →
Memories Framed
I have shared many memories here on It’s Just Life over the years. One of the things that I have the great fortune of having possession of is a huge tote filled with pictures and documents from my parents. Actually it is two totes and Continue reading →
A Year of Firsts
It is a year of firsts in many ways. I have been thinking about that a lot these days. It is the first Mother’s Day for our daughter in law, Wendy, and one that will be the first of many with sweet Baby Theo. I Continue reading →
A Tiny Little Bunny
Grief is a funny thing. It slips up on me just when I least expect it but I think that is pretty typical. You just have to go with it. Chris and I are at the beach this week for a very Covid safe get Continue reading →
A Bright Spot in a Pandemic
Everyone told me that I would never be the same after becoming a grandparent. “Everyone” was correct. This past weekend we finally met our adorable grandson, Theo. It took us 3 months, negative covid testing and isolating after the negative test and a great deal Continue reading →
A Honeymoon Preview
It’s been three weeks since my mom passed away and while it is still so difficult to believe I am getting stronger and better at dealing with the grief and sadness. It’s just hard. Anyone who has lost a parent understands. Anyone that has lost Continue reading →
The End of the Journey
My sweet mother ended her life journey here on earth on Christmas Day at 3:27 pm. When I got the news I reacted with quite a variety of emotions. Tears, of course, because I will miss her every single day. Relief that her body is Continue reading →
Happy Birthday, Mr. Diamond!
It’s not quite the celebration I had wanted for Chris’ birthday today but even if it is a small one for two it will be happy. Birthdays come and go and I am very happy to celebrate with him today. Join me today in wishing Continue reading →