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 →
Plan to Read Plan Bea Now!
Hilary Grossman has been a blogging friend of mine for a long time and I am thrilled today to be able to help her celebrate her release of her new novel, Plan Bea. You might remember that I have bragged about Hilary before when she Continue reading →
Peeling Back the Layers
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 →
Crafted With Love – Cathedral Window Quilt
My mom has always been very creative and gifted when it comes to creating things. When we were growing up a lot of my clothes were sewn by either her or my Grandma. My mom always had some kind of embroidery or handwork that she Continue reading →
I Need to Take My Own Advice
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 →
Good Morning, Monday!
Happy Monday morning to you! I am still lounging in bed with two cats on either side of me, watching it rain and listening to the wind blowing outside and I am wondering what you are up to today as you start your week off. Continue reading →
Keep Calm and Drink Tea
Keep calm and drink tea. I am taking my own advice today because I need to. Moving is stressful. As much as I try to pretend it isn’t – it is. Thank goodness for a husband who handles all of the loan information and financial Continue reading →
Rest In Peace, Dancin’ Dave
On August 2nd Chris and I met a legend. I can honestly say that I looked forward to meeting Dancin’ Dave whose real name, Dave Whatley was not known as widely as his beloved Dancin’ Dave name. Dancin’ Dave passed away this past week and Continue reading →
Bloggy Conference at Cedar Point
Last weekend I got to attend BloggyCon15 – my very first weekend blogging conference. I was pretty pumped about it for several reasons. Number one it was being held at Cedar Point which meant it would be close to my family so I could combine Continue reading →
Self Compassion
Self esteem has long been considered the bedrock of individual success. But high self-esteem may not be all that it’s cracked up to be. Thinking you’re great (which of course you are) comes with pressure to live up to your own self-image. You may live Continue reading →