If you know me well you know that I don’t decorate for the Christmas holidays until after Thanksgiving. Never have and probably never will. I just like to enjoy Thanksgiving and all of the things that come with it. But It is about this time Continue reading →
We Are Not Okay
I have been thinking about writing this post for a couple of weeks. I didn’t know if it was one I should actually write and share but today I may just hit that publish button. We will see. A lot of things have happened and Continue reading →
You Don’t Have to Look Far to See the Helpers
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” ― Fred Rogers I have witnessed this with my very own eyes. Hurricane Helene Continue reading →
Hope After Helene
Never in my wildest dreams did I anticipate what Hurricane Helene would do to our area in Western North Carolina. Never. For my readers who have not seen my sporadic updates on social media — Chris and I are fine. The storm before Helene and Continue reading →
Comments for a Cause – It’s Time for School
Rabbit rabbit! For those of you that know —the first of the month means the chance to say “rabbit rabbit” as the first words of the day. Not only does it mean it is rabbit rabbit time, it is also time to talk Comments for Continue reading →
Comments for a Cause – Nurturing Families
Hey there, friends! Happy 2024! It’s been awhile and here I am back with the first Comments for a Cause for the year. It’s pretty exciting to be starting a new year with a lot of possibilities ahead and today I am thrilled to be Continue reading →
Comments for a Cause – Sharing is Caring
December 1st and I am getting in the holiday mood, what about you? This weekend marks the kick off in our little mountain community of all things holiday and I am very excited. This year we will not be traveling for the holidays – the Continue reading →
Christmas Blessings
I know you are thinking to yourself — c’mon Beth Ann. It isn’t even Thanksgiving yet. Why on earth are you writing about Christmas? That’s unlike you! You never decorate your house until after the Thanksgiving stuff is all cleared up and put away. Well, Continue reading →
Caring for Our Neighbors
If you know me you know that there are a few things that I am passionate about. Cats. Books. Teapots. Sharing House. Not necessarily in that order. Today I am most excited about Sharing House (official name Transylvania Christian Ministry). I have had the pleasure Continue reading →
Reflections
It’s been an emotional week for me for some reason. I think the grief is slipping up on me and I am realizing that it happens when I am least expecting it. But then that is grief, isn’t it? This year alone I can name Continue reading →