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 →
Remember last week when I was pontificating about layers and how we all have so many layers ? If you didn’t get a chance to read it you can read it here. Well, it is important to be aware of layers every day and I Continue reading →
One of my friends was having a bad day a while ago 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 a bad day and we laughed Continue reading →
Every year for the past five or so (I am too lazy to go and check on that) I have tried to start out the year with some words to guide me through the year. Well, this year was kind of a bust. I had Continue reading →
Hello 2021! Raise your hand if you are happy to see the calendar page turn to the new year. I see you all out there raising those hands high. With the new year we have new hopes, goals and aspirations. On It’s Just Life it Continue reading →
I inherited my love of making greeting cards from my mom. From 1951 when my parents got married until 2015 she kept the tradition of making handmade Christmas cards to send to friends and loved ones alive. At times their mailing list exceeded 200 people Continue reading →
Last week I shared about our fabulous Christmas tree on our back deck. I was feeling pretty darn proud of how it turned out and how much fun it was going to be for the birds to discover the pine cones I had placed on Continue reading →
Our lake is getting dredged. It is a big deal. Seriously. In the big scheme of things I guess it really isn’t but on our little end of the lake it is happening and will be happening for quite awhile. We live in a gated Continue reading →
Thankfulness. Gratitude. These are two words that make the world so much better. Today I am thankful for healthcare workers and all of our essential personnel that are working to keep things running during this pandemic. I am thankful for family and friends who love Continue reading →
The theme of 2020 is definitely a theme of not gathering together. It is heartbreaking, isn’t it? This year instead of going to a beach someplace and renting a house to share with our sons and their wives for Thanksgiving we are staying home. Erin Continue reading →
