My siblings and I keep a group text chain going and although we don’t text each other daily (my sister and I do) we do use it to touch base with one another very frequently. When my mom was alive our conversations almost always revolved Continue reading →
Girl Power
It seems that I am surrounded by Girl Power these days. Our book club discussed Lessons in Chemistry this week by Bonnie Garmus. It’s a book about a strong female protagonist who has to fight her way in a male dominated world. It was actually Continue reading →
Deer and Foxes and Bears, Oh My!
I have shared many times here on It’s Just Life that we live in a magical place. Our neighborhood community, Connestee Falls , boasts almost 4000 acres of wooded land that is home to not only us but to an amazing array of wildlife. It Continue reading →
How Did We Get Here?
Today Mr. Diamond and I will celebrate 41 years of wedded bliss. For those that know us well, you know that we have really been blessed with a truly wonderful life. We are well suited for one another and balance each other. As we have Continue reading →
Beth Ann’s Book Reviews – Three by Nancy Plain
One of my favorite things is books as you well know by reading my blog year after year. One of the best things about having a blog is that it allows me to share some of my great finds with my readers and give a Continue reading →
Happy Pandemonium Day!
Who knew that July 14th was Pandemonium Day? Certainly not me but maybe we all will learn something new today. The origin of the day is credited in part to author John Milton in his poem “Paradise Lost” which is a retelling of the story Continue reading →
Take a Deep Breath
Go ahead. Do it. Take a deep breath. Wednesday was one of those days that I had to take a few deep breaths. Actually more than a few deep breaths. An incident happened, once again, where disrespect was shown. Not necessarily to me as an Continue reading →
Road Tripping
Another road trip to Ohio is in the books and we are happy to have been able to go. However, it is always great to get back home. Home to our own bed and our kitties who have missed us. The first thing we do Continue reading →
Beth Ann’s Book Reviews: Not Faking It With Jules by Micki Fredericks
I am a fan of a lot of authors who write in a lot of different genres. When I find one that I enjoy and that I actually know in person I like to share the love when they write a new book. Such is Continue reading →
Steno Pads and Grandma Bonnie Recipes
Do you remember steno pads? I am not sure if they are as popular as they once were but steno pads used to be a staple in almost every house. Even if there was no secretary office manager in the household you could almost always find a Continue reading →