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About Beth F.

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

Daily Prompt: A fly on the wall

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Beth F.

Today’s WordPress Daily Prompt: Fly On The Wall asks If you could be a “fly on the wall” anywhere and at any time in history, where and when would you choose?” While I realize this leaves a HUGE variety of … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Carefree

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Beth F.

My entry this week in the Weekly Photo Challenge: Carefree    These photos were taken in June, 2012 at the Yaquina Head Lighthouse in Newport, OR.  It was a fun, relaxing, carefree vacation.  The dark rocks are basalt pebbles and when … Continue reading →

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Rah Rah RAS!! (or How to train your brain!)

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Beth F.

The RAS, aka Reticular Activating System, is the part of our brain that brings relevant information to our attention.  In her amazing book, Write It Down, Make It Happen, Henriette Anne Klauser explains how the RAS works using the example of … Continue reading →

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Never give up. The sun always rises!

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Beth F.

There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope. ~ Bernard Williams Words of wisdom for a Wednesday!  I need to keep this in mind sometimes.   Have a wonderful Wednesday all!

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WordPress Daily Prompt: Hands

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Beth F.

My submission to the WordPress Daily Prompt: Hands These photos were taken this June at SeaWorld San Diego.  My daughter, Aurora, was having a ball playing with the starfish and letting them curl around her hand. See other great interpretations … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge (2): One Shot, Two Ways

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Beth F.

My second submission for the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge.  This is my daughter Aurora’s “Little Buddy”, a bearded dragon that we’ve had a little over a year.  He’s not so little anymore and I thought he’d make a good subject … Continue reading →

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Curses!

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Beth F.

I think my family vacations are cursed.  I seem to have no problem when it is my own immediate family of everything falling into place and running smoothly while on vacation.  When I was married, our family took many vacations … Continue reading →

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WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: One Shot, Two Ways

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Beth F.

                  My submission for the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge this week.  The challenge is to submit photos taken at the same time, of the same place, but of a different angle.  I seem … Continue reading →

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Two Cents Tuesday Challenge: Calm

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Beth F.

The secret of success is to be in harmony with existence, to be always calm to let each wave of life wash us a little farther up the shore. – Cyril Connolly  Posted in response to the Two Cents Tuesday … Continue reading →

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WordPress Daily Prompt: Transformation (A Yummy one!)

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Beth F.

Inspired by the WordPress Daily Prompt, here is the Transformation of Cookie dough into cookies!  I made these last week to share at our family reunion and they seemed to go over very well! 🙂 Some transformations can be difficult to … Continue reading →

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Happiness!

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Beth F.

Do what makes you happy, be with who makes you smile, laugh as much as you breathe and love as long as you live.                                 … Continue reading →

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

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Beth F.

…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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