Author Archives: Beth W.

About Beth W.

I try to look for the positive in the people and situations I come in contact with! I believe in the power of positive thinking and I believe that even challenging circumstances can be learning experiences if we have a positive mindset! I'm having fun blogging at: http://picturingpositive.com

Me time! 🧡😊🧡

Posted on November 13, 2021 by Beth W.

Life has been crazy here lately to say the least. I was very grateful on Thursday for a day off from taxi duty, even though I did have to work. My girls are wonderful, but the additional driving, not so … Continue reading →

Posted in accomplishment, Baking, watercolor practice | Tagged baking, busy schedule, downtime, Fall watercolor, leaves, monster cookies, take time to relax, watercolor practice | 11 Comments

Thank You!

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Beth W.

This morning I logged into WordPress as I often to to check in and see what beautiful photos and insightful thoughts other bloggers have to share. It is always a treat when people take the time to comment on my … Continue reading →

Posted in accomplishment, Celebrate, thankfulness | Tagged 500 followers, blogging, grateful, readers, thankful | 25 Comments

Solitude

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Beth W.

Solitude is creativity’s best friend and solitude is refreshment for our souls. Naomi Judd

Posted in Love Yourself, nurturing, spooky | Tagged Frankenstein, Naomi Judd, short and sweet, solitude, zentangle | 5 Comments

Practice, Practice, Practice!

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Beth W.

Practice puts brains in your muscles. Sam Snead I have been neglecting my watercolor practice lately, so it was nice to get a little time with it this weekend. While these pictures still aren’t close to those of the YouTube … Continue reading →

Posted in accomplishment, creativity, persevere, watercolor practice | Tagged practice, Publilius Syrus, Sam Snead, watercolor flowers, watercolor practice | 26 Comments

A “BOO-tiful” Day!

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Beth W.

But I love Halloween and I love that feeling: the cold air, the spooky dangers lurking around the corner. Evan Peters We spent part of the day hollowing out our pumpkins and carving jack-o-lanterns. 🎃 The girls did a fabulous … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrate, completing tasks, happiness, Imagination, originality, spooky | Tagged carving pumpkins, celebrating, creativity, exchange students, fun, Halloween | 11 Comments

If He Would Have Been Faithful…..

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Beth W.

This song popped into my head while I was mowing my front lawn for the last time this season. If you haven’t tried it, I assure you that the steady drone of the lawnmower is wonderful for processing deep thoughts. … Continue reading →

Posted in happiness, Let it go, love, moving on, relationships | Tagged Chicago, ex, faithful, If She Would Have Been Faithful, love language, new relationship, thankful | 9 Comments

My Hero

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Beth W.

This past week has been challenging to say the least! My hot water heater died Wednesday night, and I found out while I was in the shower. Not fun. I was hoping that someone was washing dishes or doing laundry, … Continue reading →

Posted in adversity, completing tasks, helping others, relationships, thankfulness | Tagged broken pipe, fixing a flood, helping out in time of need, knight in shining armor, my hero, sweetheart | 8 Comments

Falling For You🍁

Posted on October 7, 2021 by Beth W.

As you can tell, Fall is on my mind lately. I think the changing colors on the trees has inspired me. 🍁🍂😊🍂🍁 Last night I was also thinking about my sweetheart and how thankful I am for him. The combination … Continue reading →

Posted in Carpe Diem, love, relationships | Tagged Autumn, Emily Bronte, Fall, falling for you, falling leaves, gnome | 14 Comments

Happy Fall, Y’all! – Keep it Positive! 😁🍁😁

Posted on October 5, 2021 by Beth W.

I was blessed with certain gifts and talents and God gave them to me to be the best person I can be and to have a positive impact on other people. Bryan Clay While I may not be the most … Continue reading →