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October 12, 2022

Hangry? Here’s A Cracker!

Beth Ann Chiles/ Writing/ 18 Comments/ 620

Unfortunately this is a sign that can be seen in various forms at various businesses around the country. I know we are not alone in the staff shortage in restaurants and retail shops but this restaurant stated it loud and clear outside their door. We Continue reading →

October 7, 2022

A Firm Foundation

Beth Ann Chiles/ Thoughts, Writing/ 10 Comments/ 752

foundation foun-dey-shuhn  noun the basis or groundwork of anything: the moral foundation of both society and religion. the natural or prepared ground or base on which some structure rests. the lowest division of a building, wall, or the like, usually of masonry and partly or wholly Continue reading →

October 5, 2022

Sometimes Labels Matter

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Labels. We all use them at times and whether it is right or wrong we do tend to label things. Sometimes labels are the thing that stick with you long after they are given. Labels can be assigned due to characteristics or behavior. When we Continue reading →

September 30, 2022

Midlife Friendships

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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 making Continue reading →

September 21, 2022

For the Love of a Queen

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I have always been a fan of Queen Elizabeth II and her recent death has put me in a state of respectfulness and solemness. As I watched her memorial service on Monday, I was once again struck by what a life she lived. It does Continue reading →

September 16, 2022

Overlooked

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o·ver·look verb past tense: overlooked; past participle: overlooked /ˌōvərˈlo͝ok/ 1. fail to notice (something).”he seems to have overlooked one important fact” Have you ever felt overlooked? It makes you feel small and insignificant. It makes you feel less than. I try really, really hard to not overlook people. Really Continue reading →

September 15, 2022

Going Home

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Home. Home is a lot of different places for a lot of people. It can be a specific place. It can actually be a lot of places. The definition of home is so different for different people. This past weekend Chris and I went home. Continue reading →

September 14, 2022

Sweet Thoughts

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I pulled a box of Splenda out of the pantry to restock my supply and I was surprised to see some different writing on one side of the packages. I was struck by how happy some of those little messages made me as I looked Continue reading →

September 12, 2022

What’s On My Porch?

Beth Ann Chiles/ Writing/ 30 Comments/ 679

I know that all my readers are interested in the many aspects of my exciting life. I mean you know you stop by the blog to get a peek into my exciting life and trust me – today you will be so glad you did. Continue reading →

September 9, 2022

Leisure Time

Beth Ann Chiles/ Family, Writing/ 12 Comments/ 642

Yesterday I shared a few things from some scrapbooks that my Mother kept. It is fun to look at some of these old things and see what was important enough for her to keep. One such thing is this thank you note for a program 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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