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February 7, 2019

Making Friends in Midlife – You Still Need To Have Them

Beth Ann Chiles/ Friends, Life stories, Writing/ 26 Comments/ 465

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/ 453

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/ 482

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?

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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/ 1160

  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/ 415

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

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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 →

April 26, 2018

A Life Full of Talent – Addie James

Beth Ann Chiles/ Inspiration, Life stories, North Carolina/ 20 Comments/ 714

Every now and then when I go back through my “archives” of It’s Just Life I find a post that I want to share again for new readers. I have been sharing some from my earlier years of blogging lately and today I was thinking Continue reading →

February 19, 2018

Love Comes in Many Forms – A Look Back

Beth Ann Chiles/ Inspiration, Life stories/ 28 Comments/ 653

Love and comfort can come in a million or more ways. It can be a simple hug.  Holding a hand of someone.  Even just a look can convey a sense of love and comfort to someone at times. But the love of a pet is Continue reading →

February 16, 2018

How To Host a Wedding Welcome Dinner Abroad

Beth Ann Chiles/ Life stories, Travel/ 28 Comments/ 505

It’s wedding recap week, isn’t it?  I promised I would share a bit about our son Micah and his beautiful bride Wendy’s wedding and this week I am trying to share a few pictures from that magical time. Months before the wedding in Dubrovnik, Croatia 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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