“Are you spoiled?” she asked. The context was the fact that I got to board the airplane before she did—I had “Sky” on my ticket and she had Zone 3. I laughed it off and denied it but it has stuck with me for months. Continue reading →
What NOT To Say to A Grieving Person
People say the darndest things sometimes. Here’s a list of what NOT to say. Continue reading →
Serendipity
Serendipity. Serendipity means a “fortunate happenstance” or “pleasant surprise”. It was coined by Horace Walpole in 1754. In a letter he wrote to a friend Walpole explained an unexpected discovery he had made by reference to a Persian fairy tale, The Three Princes of Serendip. Continue reading →
Lenten Letters on This Ash Wednesday
Today is Ash Wednesday and as Chris and I talked about it over the weekend I told him that this was always a day that I looked forward to with anticipation. I know that may be a little “odd” because the symbolism behind Ash Wednesday Continue reading →
A Man Named Pearl (SHINE Series by Jackie Cangro)
Today I am sharing the second in a series written by talented writer and author Jackie Cangro highlighting people who live out their lives in an extraordinary manner. Please join me in welcoming Jackie to It’s Just Life and stop over at her blog to Continue reading →
Steadfast Devotion
Our oldest son used to live in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. He was a busy young professional and had to go to work while I was there so I had a couple days to just chill out in his apartment complex. He has a great place Continue reading →
Second Chances
One of my very favorite songs is “When It’s All Been Said and Done” as performed by Robin Mark. In fact right now I have a song headache because it keeps going through my mind. Not only is the melody memorable but the words speak Continue reading →
Who Needs a Reboot Button?
Teapot Tuesday will return next week but for now……a repeat.One of my friends was having a bad day and wrote on her Facebook status that she needed a “do over”. Later in the day I was at a retail store and the cashier was having Continue reading →
Tradition—My Very Favorite Christmas Video
I can not not share this today. Merry Christmas to all. Continue reading →
The Sun Still Comes Up
The sun always comes up. My answer to the problems of today on It’s Just Life. Continue reading →