From time to time I have shared Chrisisms here on It’s Just Life. These are just little quips and comments that my beloved makes that make me giggle from time to time. Sometimes they are serious but most often they are humorous. I haven’t posted Continue reading →
Increase Your Happiness Today
I have been caught up in a whirlwind of activity lately. Getting my mom through her hip replacement and a move to assisted living took more of a toll than I would like to admit. I am not as young as I once was apparently. Continue reading →
Life is Too Short
Life is too short. Life is too short to not take the time to do something fun every single day. Life is too short to not use the good dishes or eat in the dining room. Life is too short to not wear the expensive Continue reading →
It’s Simple – Just Be Kind
When did it become acceptable to be mean and not kind? In my world it is NOT acceptable but I have seen it time and time again and it is eating at me. Comments about a performer ‘s stomach. Comments about an outfit that someone Continue reading →
Juggling What Life Throws My Way
Life has a way of throwing some curves now and then and lately I have felt that I have quite a few balls in the air. I am juggling quite a few things and even though none of them are work related they are still Continue reading →
2017 Here I Come – The Ripple Continues
2017 is here. Like it or not 2016 is in our rear view mirror. There are probably thousands of quotes about time. Time marches on. Time flies. Time waits for no one. Lost time is never found again. Time stands still for no one. You Continue reading →
Three Words and a Song For 2017
Welcome to 2017 and my version of Three Words and a Song. I have chosen 3 words and a song to be my theme words and my song for the past 5 years . A recap of the words I have chosen are in the Continue reading →
National Tribute Quilt
A visit to New York City is always an exciting time for me. The sights and sounds of the city intrigue me. On our most recent trip in November Chris and I visited the 9/11 Memorial . It was a sobering visit. I can honestly say Continue reading →
Gratitude Can Change the World
gratitude noun \ grat·i·tude \ˈgra-tə-ˌtüd, -ˌtyüd\: a feeling of appreciation or thanks. Gratitude. Pretty simple concept. Being appreciative or thankful for something, someone, an event, a happening. Just noticing and recognizing that there are a multitude of things to be grateful for is Continue reading →
I Had Good Intentions
I had good intentions. I usually do. Some of you know that our oldest son, Micah, is engaged to be married. He and Wendy have set the date for next year and Chris and I are over the moon excited about the upcoming nuptials. I Continue reading →