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May 12, 2016

What’s Outside Your Window?

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Tell me. What’s outside your window?  Is it green and leafy where you live?  Are the flowers popping out?  Is the wildlife everywhere or do you live in a place of tall buildings and views of a city? I love seeing what others post around Continue reading →

April 25, 2016

Oh To Be Young Again?

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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 →

April 20, 2016

Breathe. Drink Coffee. Start.

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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 →

April 11, 2016

The Perfect Volunteer Job

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I may have found the perfect volunteer job.  Seriously.  If I counted up all the organizations and volunteer positions I have had over the years I would probably be surprised.  From Navy Relief  Society to PTO to Habitat for Humanity to Meals on Wheels the Continue reading →

March 31, 2016

Crossing the Divide

Beth Ann Chiles/ Life stories, Spiritual, Thoughts, Travel, Writing/ 10 Comments/ 2638

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 →

February 26, 2016

Crossroads

Beth Ann Chiles/ Family, Life stories, Writing/ 41 Comments/ 3622

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 →

January 14, 2016

Road Trips and Conference Calls

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When Chris (AKA Mr. Diamond) and I go on a road trip we have fun.  We try to get off the beaten path and explore things on our own. Lately a lot of our trips have been combined work / pleasure trips which suits me Continue reading →

January 7, 2016

Who Loves Mush?

Beth Ann Chiles/ Cooking, Food, Life stories, Recipes, Travel, Writing/ 10 Comments/ 4350

I posted this picture of mush on Facebook the other day because you know–that is what I do.  Post pictures of food. Along with pictures of cats and beaches.  But this picture struck a chord with some of my followers. You see a lot of Continue reading →

December 31, 2015

Three Words and A Song 2016

Beth Ann Chiles/ Life stories, Thoughts, Writing/ 11 Comments/ 2805

Since 2011 I have taken the lead of Chris Brogan (author, journalist and social media expert) and chosen 3 words to focus on and guide me through the year. I “think” I picked up on this from Katybeth at Odd Loves Company back years ago Continue reading →

December 21, 2015

Deep Breath

Beth Ann Chiles/ Life stories, Thoughts, Writing/ 12 Comments/ 3636

I am taking a deep breath and enjoying the day today.  How about you?  I recently wrote a post about my struggle with keeping the JOY in Christmas this year. The struggle has been real but I am winning, Last week Chris and I packed Continue reading →

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The Art of Social Media: Power Tips for Power Users
5 of 5 stars
The Art of Social Media: Power Tips for Power Users
by Guy Kawasaki
As always Guy Kawasaki has a great book with great information about all things social media. I highlighted tons of places in this book and it is definitely one that I will come back to time and time again to help me in all of the socia...
Old Girls in Low Cotton
3 of 5 stars
Old Girls in Low Cotton
by Helen Childress
This short book was one that looked like it would be a fun read. I honestly did not enjoy it all that much---it was a lot of characters bickering and while some of the writing was witty and funny it was not that kind of book that made m...
The Good Girl
5 of 5 stars
The Good Girl
by Mary Kubica
I loved this book! It had my interest from the very first page and was my "airplane" book on a recent trip. Author Mary Kubica created believable and interesting characters that the reader learned to identify with and care about. Mi...
All the Light We Cannot See
4 of 5 stars
All the Light We Cannot See
by Anthony Doerr
This is quite a book! I had it recommended to me by several people and while I thought it might be a little dark and depressing it made me have a better understanding of what life in this time period was like. The strength of the huma...
An Abundance of Katherines
5 of 5 stars
An Abundance of Katherines
by John Green
Another great book by John Green. I have become a huge fan of John Green since my reading of A Fault in our Stars and this book was another that did not disappoint me at all. It was a story of a child prodigy, a lot of anagrams, and a b...

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