Aw shucks--just gonna say it. I love this man. A whole heap. Please join me in wishing my Mr. Diamond the happiest of birthdays ever today. I am thrilled that I am winging my way across the blue skies to spend some much needed time together. I realize that this isn't much of a post but hey---I am giving you all a break from reading and going easy on you. The next couple weeks may I may not be as prolific on It's Just Life as I normally am but never fear---I will be around. … [Read more...]
It’s Been Awhile–Chrisisms Return
Now and then on It's Just Life I share some of the quirky and lovable things that my dear husband aka Mr. Diamond shares with me. He reminded me the other day that we have known each other 2/3rd's of our lives now. We met each other when we were 18 so you can do the math. When I think of how our lives together have kind of meshed over the years I just shake my head because we fit like two peas in a pod, go together like cookies and milk and complement each other like two coordinating … [Read more...]
Slightly Sweet Saturday—Grandma Bonnie’s Apple Pudding
I have great memories of my Grandma Bonnie (my mom's mom). She was a superb cook and always had the best food when we visited the farm. Farm fresh eggs (although I was not a fan of collecting them from the mean hens that pecked me) and fresh vegetables from the garden were staples on the table. I remember hot sweaty days with scratched arms and legs from going berry picking in the woods. Whatever she prepared was a treat and I think I have gained my love of cooking from her. It seems … [Read more...]
The Secret
The secret of a happy marriage is finding the right person. You know they're right if you love to be with them all of the time. --Julia Child--- Happy number 32 to the man of my dreams who has joined me on this adventure called life. I love you the mostest. 32 Ways to Say I Love You. Ek is lief vir jou. (Afrikaans) mi stimabo (Aruba) Asko maite zaitut. (Basque) I mog di narrisch gern (Bavarian) Ami tomAy bhAlobAshi (Bengali) Ngo oi ney (Cantonese) Gi Gugma … [Read more...]