When you have pets you know that their lives, although such a huge part of your own, will most likely come to an end . You might try to prepare yourself but when it happens it is still a really difficult thing. I will Continue reading →
Happiness In One Picture
They say a picture speaks 1000 words and in this case I have to agree. What makes me happiest? Time with my family. When we were fortunate enough to have two boys in our 20’s I was the happy mama who was able to stay Continue reading →
Arizona, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Minnesota – What Do These States Have in Common?
Arizona, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Minnesota. Four states not necessarily in any order. Four somewhat unrelated states and yet they all have a commonality. The other morning after I trudged up the hill to the mailbox I paused. Not because I was out of breath this Continue reading →
Would YOU Accept a Hug from a Stranger?
Nothing, and I mean nothing, feels as good as a hug. Sean Dietrich This morning I woke up and did my usual routine of reading emails, blog comments, blogs and of course catching up with my pal Sean Dietrich. His words always inspire Continue reading →
The Name Game – What’s In A Name?
Names. They can define us. 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. Continue reading →
Snippets of Life
I thought it was time for a quick post with snippets of my life. You know I don’t always have a great inspirational post to share so today is just one of those fun posts with a few pictures of things I want to share Continue reading →
A Life Full of Talent – Addie James
Every now and then when I go back through my “archives” of It’s Just Life I find a post that I want to share again for new readers. I have been sharing some from my earlier years of blogging lately and today I was thinking Continue reading →
Love Comes in Many Forms – A Look Back
Love and comfort can come in a million or more ways. It can be a simple hug. Holding a hand of someone. Even just a look can convey a sense of love and comfort to someone at times. But the love of a pet is Continue reading →
How To Host a Wedding Welcome Dinner Abroad
It’s wedding recap week, isn’t it? I promised I would share a bit about our son Micah and his beautiful bride Wendy’s wedding and this week I am trying to share a few pictures from that magical time. Months before the wedding in Dubrovnik, Croatia Continue reading →
Like a Moth Drawn to a Flame
I am drawn like a moth to a flame to many things but today I want to feature another one of my favorite podcasts. As a fairly recent convert to podcast listening I am always looking for ones that interest me. I have shared my Continue reading →