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 →
I seriously need to step back and think about what I write here. I need to read some of the things that I have written over the years and take my own advice. I normally shy away from giving unsolicited advice and even here on Continue reading →
