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October 31, 2014

Going Above and Beyond—#North Iowa Bloggers Are Making a Difference

Beth Ann Chiles/ Blog, Charity, Food, Friends, Thoughts/ 12 Comments/ 3883

What is better this time of year than a food drive??? Please join me and the rest of the North Iowa Bloggers as we try to collect some food and money for those who have a need. Continue reading →

October 30, 2014

Somehow I Remembered It Differently

Beth Ann Chiles/ Blog, Family, Life stories, Thoughts, Travel, Writing/ 83 Comments/ 8039

A picture triggered a avalanche of memories for me this week and I spent some time reminiscing about days gone by and how my memories might be a little flawed. Continue reading →

October 27, 2014

For the Love of Cowboys

Beth Ann Chiles/ Animals, Blog, Thoughts, Travel/ 76 Comments/ 5515

A trip to the Fort Worth Stockyards in the heart of Texas had me wishing I could pull off wearing denim and cowboy boots with spurs. Yee Haw! Continue reading →

October 20, 2014

Musings from Texas

Beth Ann Chiles/ Life stories, Thoughts, Travel/ 54 Comments/ 5240

A few musings from Texas will tell you what I am up to this past weekend. Continue reading →

October 16, 2014

Thank You, Farmers! #SpoonSalute and #FranklinCoHarvest Continues!

Beth Ann Chiles/ Blog, Comments for a Cause, Food, Thoughts, Travel/ 24 Comments/ 7671

Today is all about the farmers!!! Hats off, spoons up and yell a cheer for your local farmer who helps put food on your table!!!! Continue reading →

October 13, 2014

It’s All About Family

Beth Ann Chiles/ Blog, Thoughts/ 27 Comments/ 3820

KCMR has become family to me and this week they offer a chance for everyone to become a part of their family through their Sharathon. Continue reading →

October 3, 2014

It’s Fall in North Iowa, Y’all!

Beth Ann Chiles/ Blog, Life stories, Thoughts, Travel/ 74 Comments/ 7785

Fall is in full swing here in North Iowa and while I lament the fact of what follows fall I am determined to enjoy all that it has to offer. Today I share some of my recent fall journeys and highlight what my weekend is going to bring. I am excited to share with all of you just what North Iowa has to offer! Continue reading →

September 18, 2014

Stand If You Are Able. Don’t Fret If You Can’t.

Beth Ann Chiles/ Blog, Life stories, Spiritual, Thoughts, Writing/ 31 Comments/ 4320

A few simple words printed on a bulletin made me smile. They made me smile a lot and I hope that I take them to heart today and always. Don’t fret. It’s really going to be alright. Continue reading →

September 12, 2014

Life is Too Short

Beth Ann Chiles/ Thoughts, Writing/ 37 Comments/ 3617

How do you approach life? I think it is up to each of us to embrace life and live each day to the fullest. Here are a few of my ideas about how to achieve that! Continue reading →

September 8, 2014

Driftless

Beth Ann Chiles/ Life stories, Thoughts, Writing/ 23 Comments/ 3430

I usually approach life with a schedule and a plan. I like to know what is ahead. I like to know what is expected of me each day and be able to complete tasks and check things off the lists I make. But sometimes….sometimes ….it is good to not have a plan. 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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