Do you ever wish to be young again? A recent trip to Kiawah Island where Chris and I honeymooned almost 34 years ago had me pondering that very question and my answer came up to be an emphatic no. I love where I am in Continue reading →
To Give or Not to Give
That is the question. To give or not to give. Recently as I was tooling around town I happened upon a gentleman at a stoplight by a pretty busy area where there are plenty of stores. He had a cardboard sign. The usual plea for Continue reading →
Breathe. Drink Coffee. Start.
I posted on Facebook this morning that I simply needed to: Breathe. Drink Coffee. Start. You see I am coming down off of a high. You know what I am talking about. One of those mountain top experiences that changes you. That was what I Continue reading →
Feeling Unconnected
I was unconnected for over an hour today and it felt like an eternity. When I say I was unconnected what I really mean is that my internet was not working. Horror of horrors. I know that it really is not the end of Continue reading →
Crossing the Divide
Chris and I just got back from spending a long weekend at the beach. This time we found a place at Surfside Beach in South Carolina that suited our needs and we were thrilled that Aaron and Erin were able to come spend a few Continue reading →
George and Gertie
George and Gertie the Canada Geese have adopted our yard as their home base. I suspect it is for a couple of reasons. Spring is here in North Carolina and time for baby geese. Our house is located across from a tiny island on the Continue reading →
Spring Is In The Air
Spring is coming. I can feel it. I know it is only March 11th but I know that it is coming. There are signs everywhere and they are wonderful signs. I am excited. What do you see around you? Let me show you what I Continue reading →
Crossroads
We are at a crossroads of sorts. Developmental Disabilities. Down Syndrome. Alzheimer’s Disease. All three of these things describe my brother in law, Carlton, whom I have written about before here on It’s Just Life. I have only written about him here because I love Continue reading →
One Year Later
One year later I still have a hole in my heart. One year later I find myself thinking about texting you. One year later I check Instagram and think I should find a picture you posted. One year later I still tear up when I Continue reading →
I Live in the Cloud
Go ahead. Say it. She has totally gone bonkers now!!! It’s true. I live in the cloud. And it is a pretty darn nice place to be, thank you very much!!! My life has gone from being low tech and uncomplicated in a few short Continue reading →