Author Archives: Beth F.

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

Throwback Thursday – Halloween Costumes 🎃

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Beth F.

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Beth F.

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Posted in Nostalgia, Wordless Wednesday | Tagged 70s toys, childhood, Fischer Price Little People, Nostalgia | 11 Comments

Words of Wisdom

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Beth F.

Posted in drawing | Tagged donkey, drawing, Plato | Leave a comment

When NO answer is the best answer.

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Beth F.

Let It Go….and the weekend will be better for it! 😊🍁😊 Continue reading →

Posted in Beautiful, Carpe Diem, Let it go, Nature, Pets, Seasons | Tagged Fall, Fall colors, Let it go, new truck, no response is a powerful response, Romeo, Roughlock Falls, Spearfish Canyon, weekend | 26 Comments

Tourmaline’s 2022 Halloween Challenge-10/14 – Spooky

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Beth F.

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Posted in drawing, Embrace Life, spooky | Tagged drawing, Grim Reaper, Iris Apfel, spooky, Tourmaline 2022 Halloween Challenge, zentangle | 2 Comments

Tourmaline’s 2022 Halloween Challenge – Day 13 – Cat

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Beth F.

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Posted in creativity, drawing | Tagged cat, drawing, Tourmaline 2022 Halloween Challenge, zentangle | 7 Comments

Chipmunks at the Cabin

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Beth F.

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Posted in happiness, Nature | Tagged bird feeder, blue jay, cabin, chipmunk, family, feeding birds | 16 Comments

Who Am I?

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Beth F.

A little over a month ago, my sweetheart and I decided to give ancestry.com a try. We spit in the little vial, sealed it up and sent it back in the mail. While we waited for our results, we had … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancestry, DNA, Relatives | Tagged Ancestry.com, connections, DNA, DNA matches, genetic makeup, genetic traits, Irish, Relatives, Scottish | 15 Comments

Thankfulness

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Beth F.

Sometimes things happen that overwhelm us and make us question our ability to keep on going. Making it through the rough patches, though, helps us to cherish and to be thankful when life brings little miracles and blessings our way. … Continue reading →

Posted in accomplishment, angels, completing tasks, Dating, love, relationships, thankfulness | Tagged angel, cheating, Dating, generosity, givers, in God's time, Jean de la Bruyere, love, narcissistic personality disorder, organizers, projects, tough times | 21 Comments

Wordless Wednesday – Highland Cow

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Beth F.

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Posted in Wordless Wednesday | Tagged Highland Cow, Scotland, Wordless Wednesday | 8 Comments

It’s Been Quite a Year!

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Beth F.

As the sun sets on my 53rd year, I am looking at the year behind me. There have been tears, but there have been so many happy times. I am truly blessed to have wonderful family and friends and I … Continue reading →

Posted in accomplishment, adventure, Carpe Diem, Celebrate, Embrace Life, living life to the fullest, looking forward, love, relationships | Tagged family, friends, handy, honey, hot tub, looking forward, my 53rd year, shed, sweetheart, travel, Year in review | 22 Comments

Live and Give ❤️😊❤️

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Beth F.

Dream as if you’ll live forever. Live as if you’ll die today. James Dean I returned last week from an amazing 12 night British Isles cruise with my daughter. It has been in the planning stage for three years and … Continue reading →