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August 29, 2016

School Window Art at Lakeside Ohio

Beth Ann Chiles/ Photography, Travel/ 16 Comments/ 1012

Take a stroll anywhere in Lakeside, Ohio located on Lake Erie and you will find quaint houses, cottages, fairy gardens, lush shade gardens and plenty of things that will catch your eye.A stroll farther away from the lake on Walnut Street yields an overflow parking Continue reading →

August 15, 2016

It’s All About Family

Beth Ann Chiles/ Family, Travel/ 21 Comments/ 1199

In my life it is all about family.  I can not begin to imagine my life without my family -immediate and extended.  It is really what keeps me going some days. This past weekend was dedicated to family.  Chris had business in Ohio so I Continue reading →

August 12, 2016

Rocks and Memories in Lakeside

Beth Ann Chiles/ Crafting, Travel/ 15 Comments/ 1401

One of the favorite pastimes in Lakeside, Ohio the past few years has been rock painting. As a kid I loved to climb the rocks along the shore line but those rocks are not what I am talking about. Those rocks are boulders and not Continue reading →

August 5, 2016

Brunch at The Inn at Brevard

Beth Ann Chiles/ Restaurants, Travel/ 9 Comments/ 905

Sometimes you just have to try a place for yourself and not rely on reviews. This past Sunday Chris and I found ourselves enjoying probably the best breakfast/brunch that we have had since moving to Brevard just about a year ago.  Quite honestly it was Continue reading →

July 29, 2016

Lakeside – A Town of Cottages

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Over the years when I have visited Lakeside, Ohio I have marveled at the architecture of the buildings that grace this small community on the shores of Lake Erie.  One only needs to step inside the gates to observe the multitude of delightful cottages that Continue reading →

July 28, 2016

Fairy Gardens Lakeside Style

Beth Ann Chiles/ Photography, Travel/ 33 Comments/ 2056

Fairy gardens are certainly the thing the past couple of years and my favorite Ohio town Lakeside has capitalized on the trend in a really fun way.  This year when we visited in early June we were delighted to find that there was an actual Continue reading →

July 22, 2016

More Aussie Terms

Beth Ann Chiles/ Thoughts, Travel, Writing/ 6 Comments/ 1034

When we had a short stint living in Australia we had to learn some new words and terms for things.  It was pretty easy to assimilate into a society where English was spoken but we found some of the words that they used a little Continue reading →

June 30, 2016

The Cats of Lakeside

Beth Ann Chiles/ Animals, Travel/ 6 Comments/ 3365

In the past years when we have visited Lakeside, Ohio for a week in June we have noticed an increasing number of cats out and about.  These are not cats that you can pet and love on.  These cats are feral cats that have come Continue reading →

June 27, 2016

Ohio’s Most Beautiful Mile – Lakeside, Ohio

Beth Ann Chiles/ Photography, Travel/ 18 Comments/ 5834

Anyone that visits Lakeside, Ohio is drawn to the Lakefront Path which bears the name of Ohio’s Most Beautiful Mile.  With Lake Erie as a magnificent backdrop walkers can enjoy walking along the shoreline taking in not only the lake but also stunning flower displays Continue reading →

June 24, 2016

A Stroll Downtown –Lakeside, Ohio

Beth Ann Chiles/ Travel/ 12 Comments/ 7031

Taking a stroll in downtown Lakeside, Ohio is like taking a stroll back in time. It is a familiar place for me and each year I look forward to exploring the shops and restaurants.  Each June when I revisit Lakeside I look to see what 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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