When we travel I always like to take the opportunity to learn something and our recent trip to Florida allowed me the opportunity to have some much needed down time and while Chris slaved away working I was able to decompress and plot my strategy Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
Life has been a bit stressful lately but I am determined to keep the joy in Christmas. I almost let my joy be taken away from me last week but I rallied and changed the direction and I am happy to say I have my Continue reading →
One of the fun things about moving is unpacking those hidden boxes that have been pushed to the back because they did not have immediate need status. While I was preparing for the arrival of the Habitat for Humanity truck to come pick up a Continue reading →
I never used to think about being independent and about how much a part of me it might become as I grew older but I have discovered that it is a quality that I do possess. I have not hidden the fact that I used Continue reading →
I have been thinking a lot about home lately. I have written a couple posts previously about what home is to me and you can read one of those here. But the way I am thinking about home these days is a bit different. It Continue reading →
Someday, I want my children to know that there is strength and dignity in asking for help. –Jennifer Flaa I have some of the wisest friends. I really do. They make me think all the time. They stretch me to be more than I am Continue reading →
It’s all about the number three today. Three names I go by: Beth Ann Mama Bear Billy Jo Bob Beth Ann Three Jobs I have had in my life. Typesetter Substitute Teacher Church Employee Three Places I have lived Saunders Beach, Australia Orlando, Florida Greenville, Continue reading →
One of my friends was having a bad day and said on her Facebook status that she needed a “do over”. Later in the day I was at a retail store and the cashier was having a bad day and we laughed about how sometimes Continue reading →
