There are days aren’t there? Days when the overwhelmingness of life weighs heavy and the stress knot in the back of the neck grows from the size of a penny to the size of a grapefruit. Days when it is very difficult to see beyond Continue reading →
Things I Am Loving Now
Every once in awhile it is fun to take a look at things I am loving at the moment. There is always something to be happy and excited about if I only take the time to look for it. Join me today as I share Continue reading →
Lost and Found
It’s been a week. Has it been a week for you? Honestly, I think a lot of things came together this week to make it just one of those weeks. You know about “those weeks”, right? When everything seems to be a major ordeal or Continue reading →
It’s Not Just About Happiness – It’s About Thankfulness
November is such a great month that reminds us to be thankful. Thankfulness naturally leads to happiness. Today I am using a prompt to list a bunch of random things that I am grateful for. Join in and share with me what you are grateful Continue reading →
Another Blast from the Past
Cleaning, cleaning, cleaning. Trying to reclaim my house a bit and what a joy it is. Not. I have at least reduced the tower of books next to my bed and donated a bunch and prioritized reading the others. Progress comes slowly with me but Continue reading →
What Keeps You Up At Night?
What keeps you up at night? Lately there are plenty of things that could do that, aren’t there? Hurricanes of epic proportions, government shut downs, the lack of affordable housing almost everywhere, the evilness that sometimes rears its ugly head in the most unexpected ways Continue reading →
Randomness Reigns
Randomness Reigns today at It’s Just Life1 Continue reading →
Waterfall Wednesday – High Falls
Last week Chris and I set out to do a little bit of hiking in close by DuPont State Forest. While we did not hike to this particular spot this time and did not hike to the t op of the falls and the covered bridge Continue reading →
Waves of Grief
Waves of grief. It’s a very real thing. I am not sure what your experience is but mine is that grief hits me at some of the most unexpected times and places. This week those waves have been of tidal wave proportions and even though Continue reading →
Midlife Friendships
Friends are a huge part of my life and I would imagine a huge part of most of the lives of those who read It’s Just Life. Friends are what keep us grounded, entertained and sane at times. I have had the privilege of making Continue reading →