Monthly Archives: July 2013

Word Press Daily Prompt: Pat On The Back. I’m so proud of…

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Beth W.

…my little monkey, aka my daughter, Aurora!  Today she made me especially proud by willing to be open & flexible when her schedule got switched around.  She’s been participating in a Cartooning class at our local Dahl Fine Arts Center … Continue reading →

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My Obsession…

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Beth W.

As I type this post, I can hear the song, “My Obsession” (by the awesome 80s band, Icehouse) playing in my head.  If you aren’t familiar, check out the video on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZoidII8FOg   It really doesn’t even remotely correlate to Minions, … Continue reading →

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Word Press Weekly Writing Challenge: My life in 6 words

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Beth W.

My life thus far in 6 words:  Thought I could and I did! in response to the Word Press Weekly Writing Challenge found here: http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2013/07/29/reel-talk-writing-challenge/#more-32306 What would your 6 words be?

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Masterpiece (2)

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Beth W.

http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2013/07/26/out-of-this-world/ My second post for the Weekly Photo Challenge this week is a masterpiece of nature; leafy sea dragons!  These beautiful little creatures absolutely fascinate me because they look like something from another world.  I had never seen nor heard … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Masterpiece

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Beth W.

http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2013/07/26/out-of-this-world/ My first attempt at the Weekly Photo Challenge!   I’ve seen the previous topics and enjoyed looking at the variety of interpretations but until now haven’t had anything come to mind that matched the title.  When I read this … Continue reading →

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Thank you God for the flowers!

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Beth W.

I hope some day to meet God, because I want to thank Him for the flowers. ~Robert Brault 

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If you host an exchange student, you’ll be sorry…

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Beth W.

…sorry to see him or her go back home.  The absolute worst part of the hosting that I’ve done is having to say goodbye to the student when the exchange time is over.  The very first exchange student our family … Continue reading →

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I’d love to hear from you, but please don’t call me.

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Beth W.

I have a confession.  I really really really (with emphasis!!) don’t like to talk on the telephone.  There are many out there who would and sometimes do talk for hours on end about things both big and small, important and … Continue reading →

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When Mother Nature gives you sunflowers…

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Beth W.

…don’t try to transplant them!!! Every time I start to think I’m a Master Gardener, Mother Nature, life, karma, what have you, sends me a very clear message that I’m just a little gardening novice in the grand scheme of … Continue reading →

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Learning to let go.

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Beth W.

As I’ve said in the past, I’m a planner.  Not just vacations, weekends or menus but also life in general.  I have a picture of how I want my life to go. Too often for me, though, my expectations are … Continue reading →

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I’m not the grammar police (or at least I’m TRYING my best not to be!)

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Beth W.

It sometimes takes everything I’ve got not to correct people when they make horrible mistakes with grammar.  Many of you know what I’m talking about:  your instead of you’re (your welcome), there instead of they’re (there going to love this), … Continue reading →

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Keeping my eye on you…..

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Beth W.

Apparently it’s true, even in nature, that mothers have eyes in the back of their heads, or at least manage somehow to always keep an eye on what the little ones are doing 😉   This mama seagull keeps a … Continue reading →

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