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September 27, 2019

Today’s Plans…Relax

Beth Ann Chiles/ Life stories/ 12 Comments/ 558

Mr. Diamond is flying back home today and our weekend is going to be relaxing. After the excitement of the wedding last weekend we are ready for some down time. Our last company left on Thursday and I had a full day so things have Continue reading →

September 26, 2019

It’s Just Life Gets Real

Beth Ann Chiles/ Humor, Life stories/ 10 Comments/ 610

Life gets real now and then, doesn’t it? Let me tell you – my life is super real. I make no pretenses about my life. I am a work in progress. I was thinking about the past couple of weeks and with all of the Continue reading →

August 2, 2019

What’s On My Wall

Beth Ann Chiles/ Crafting, Family, Life stories/ 14 Comments/ 643

I haven’t done an edition of What’s On My Wall for a really long time and today is the day to show a couple of pieces that are very dear to me. My mom has always been an amazing crafter and artist. From making cards Continue reading →

February 7, 2019

Making Friends in Midlife – You Still Need To Have Them

Beth Ann Chiles/ Friends, Life stories, Writing/ 26 Comments/ 860

Friends are a huge part of my life and I would imagine a huge part of most of the lives of those who read It’s Just Life.  Friends are what keep us grounded, entertained and sane at times.   I have had the privilege of Continue reading →

January 28, 2019

Tribute to Buddy – A Much Loved Companion

Beth Ann Chiles/ Animals, Life stories/ 76 Comments/ 604

When you have pets you know that their lives, although such a huge part of your own, will most likely come to an end .  You might try to prepare yourself but when it happens it is still a really difficult thing.   I will Continue reading →

January 7, 2019

Happiness In One Picture

Beth Ann Chiles/ Family, Life stories, Writing/ 40 Comments/ 745

They say a picture speaks 1000 words and in this case I have to agree.  What makes me happiest?  Time with my family. When we were fortunate enough to have two boys in our 20’s I was the happy mama who was able to stay Continue reading →

October 26, 2018

Arizona, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Minnesota – What Do These States Have in Common?

Beth Ann Chiles/ Life stories, Writing/ 26 Comments/ 845

Arizona, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Minnesota. Four states not necessarily in any order. Four somewhat unrelated states and yet they all have a commonality. The other morning after I trudged up the hill to the mailbox I paused.  Not because I was out of breath this Continue reading →

October 22, 2018

Would YOU Accept a Hug from a Stranger?

Beth Ann Chiles/ Inspiration, Life stories, Thoughts, Writing/ 34 Comments/ 1865

  Nothing, and I mean nothing, feels as good as a hug.     Sean Dietrich This morning I woke up and did my usual routine of reading emails, blog comments, blogs and of course catching up with my pal Sean Dietrich.  His words always inspire Continue reading →

September 7, 2018

The Name Game – What’s In A Name?

Beth Ann Chiles/ Life stories, Writing/ 42 Comments/ 568

Names. They can define us. Do you like your name? Everyone has one. But be honest. Do you like yours? I have always loved my name. I am just Beth Ann. Not Elizabeth. Not Bethany. Nope. Beth Ann. Plain and simple. Perfect. Short and sweet. Continue reading →

July 23, 2018

Snippets of Life

Beth Ann Chiles/ Life stories, Writing/ 45 Comments/ 686

I thought it was time for a quick post with snippets of my life.  You know I don’t always have a great inspirational post to share so today is just one of those fun posts with a few pictures of things I want to share 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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