One of the perks of living in our community is that there is a little bit of security in knowing that you have to be “admitted” . All of the entrances/exits have gates and guardhouses that are manned during certain hours and are always monitored Continue reading →
The Most Perfect Week
You know how much I love my beach time and last week was the perfect week with family at the beach. There might have been a few glitches but all in all – a wonderful week as you can imagine. Anytime I get to spend Continue reading →
Ghost in the Pool
Back from the beach and back to life in the mountains again but I am still thinking about a great week last week. Of course the best thing was time with the family, including our sweet little grandson, but the house we stayed at was Continue reading →
Teapot Tuesday Goes Blue
Today’s teapot was yet another Marshall’s find. I am telling you that it is my favorite place to shop and find amazing things including teapots. I never pay more than $8 to $13 for them and they always have some really pretty and fun ones. So today’s Continue reading →
Reflections on Mother’s Day
Another Mother’s Day has come and gone and it was wrought with emotions. While we revere mothers, not everyone has positive experiences and it is a difficult day for many. For those who have had difficult relationships with their own mothers, for those who wished Continue reading →
Wednesday Update
Back next week…for now it is beach and grandson time. I had good intentions but decided to take a couple of days off from It’s Just Life. The picture tells the story. Continue reading →
Umi Tea Sets – Perfection
It’s a special Teapot Tuesday today on It’s Just Life. As many of you know I am more of a recreational blogger – a term my friend Jeni of Jeni Eats coined. It’s true. I have done a few posts for compensation and just never Continue reading →
It’s May – Time for Comments for a Cause
May has arrived and it is amazing how quickly this year seems to be flying by. It seems like it was just January but yet here it is May already. I guess that is a sign that I am indeed getting older. Sad but true Continue reading →
The Time Between the Dash
Birthdays make me turn a little nostalgic and tend to make me look inward. I guess that is probably typical for most people. As you move past the teenage years (smile) it is only natural to realize that earthly time is getting shorter and shorter. Continue reading →
Birthday Musings
Today’s my birthday! My family and friends always make me feel really special on my special day and it sometimes seems to stretch on for a week or more which is kind of nice, isn’t it? As I get older I don’t really “need” anything Continue reading →