This past week was a whirlwind for me in many ways with a lot of work being done outside and inside our house. But the major news of the country was the CDC announcement about mask wearing. Boy – did things take a turn with Continue reading →
“Your journey has molded you for the greater good, and it was exactly what it needed to be. Don’t think that you’ve lost time. It took each and every situation you have encountered to bring you to the now. And now is right on time.”Asha Continue reading →
I found a book called “The World’s Greatest Book of Useless Information”. It is something that my brother in law, Carl, would like I think. So today I thought I would offer up some bits of wisdom from this book for your reading pleasure! There Continue reading →
It is a year of firsts in many ways. I have been thinking about that a lot these days. It is the first Mother’s Day for our daughter in law, Wendy, and one that will be the first of many with sweet Baby Theo. I Continue reading →
I saw a first this week while in Beaufort, North Carolina. To those of you who know Beaufort, South Carolina, this is not that place. Nor is it pronounced the same. Beaufort, NC is pronounced like and “BOW-fert” or “BOH-fert”. Beaufort, SC is pronounced like”BEW-fert.” Continue reading →
When you read Rocky Road you thought ice cream, right? Yum. It is the perfect ice cream weather and with the temperatures in the high 70’s all week it is the perfect dessert. I, however, was thinking of something different when I typed that title Continue reading →
That’s me –in that photo at the top of the post. That turtle is me. Both Chris and I have had our second Covid-19 vaccinations and although we are not quite to the two week timeframe following the second shot I am peeking out of Continue reading →
April 23rd is a great day for several reasons. First of all — it is our oldest son Micah’s birthday. Happy Birthday to him! The other big thing is that today is World Book Day. 100 countries celebrate this day created by UNESCO – The Continue reading →
People who volunteer tend to experience fewer aches and pains. Giving help to others protects overall health twice as much as aspirin protects against heart disease. People 55 and older who volunteer for two or more organizations have an impressive 44 percent lower likelihood of Continue reading →
I have shared on It’s Just Life before many things that are associated with my parents. I have been feeling especially nostalgic these days and missing my mom since her death in December. Grief can be all consuming at times. I find myself thinking “Oh, Continue reading →
