Unfortunately this is a sign that can be seen in various forms at various businesses around the country. I know we are not alone in the staff shortage in restaurants and retail shops but this restaurant stated it loud and clear outside their door. We Continue reading →
A Firm Foundation
foundation foun-dey-shuhn noun the basis or groundwork of anything: the moral foundation of both society and religion. the natural or prepared ground or base on which some structure rests. the lowest division of a building, wall, or the like, usually of masonry and partly or wholly Continue reading →
Sometimes Labels Matter
Labels. We all use them at times and whether it is right or wrong we do tend to label things. Sometimes labels are the thing that stick with you long after they are given. Labels can be assigned due to characteristics or behavior. When we 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 →
For the Love of a Queen
I have always been a fan of Queen Elizabeth II and her recent death has put me in a state of respectfulness and solemness. As I watched her memorial service on Monday, I was once again struck by what a life she lived. It does Continue reading →
Overlooked
o·ver·look verb past tense: overlooked; past participle: overlooked /ˌōvərˈlo͝ok/ 1. fail to notice (something).”he seems to have overlooked one important fact” Have you ever felt overlooked? It makes you feel small and insignificant. It makes you feel less than. I try really, really hard to not overlook people. Really Continue reading →
Going Home
Home. Home is a lot of different places for a lot of people. It can be a specific place. It can actually be a lot of places. The definition of home is so different for different people. This past weekend Chris and I went home. Continue reading →
Sweet Thoughts
I pulled a box of Splenda out of the pantry to restock my supply and I was surprised to see some different writing on one side of the packages. I was struck by how happy some of those little messages made me as I looked Continue reading →
What’s On My Porch?
I know that all my readers are interested in the many aspects of my exciting life. I mean you know you stop by the blog to get a peek into my exciting life and trust me – today you will be so glad you did. Continue reading →
Leisure Time
Yesterday I shared a few things from some scrapbooks that my Mother kept. It is fun to look at some of these old things and see what was important enough for her to keep. One such thing is this thank you note for a program Continue reading →