Category Archives: relationships

Why I finally “ate that frog”.

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Beth W.

For those of you who are now wondering what in the heck I am talking about, this is a little bit of wisdom from Mark Twain. “Eat a live frog first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen … Continue reading →

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Let the Countdown Begin!!! (In which I ramble ruthlessly about my handsome hubby’s homecoming!!)

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Beth W.

The time is fast approaching when my handsome hubby will finally be home with me again!  Our “married life” to date has consisted of us being together for short (too short for me) periods of time, usually vacations.  Soon real … Continue reading →

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Life is Good…..

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Beth W.

We did it!  I think I said that about 50 times if I said it once that day!     July 3, 2014, a day that will be etched forever in my mind and heart as one of the happiest … Continue reading →

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Good grief

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Beth W.

The loss of  some special people lately has started my little mind racing.  Why do people deal with grief in such wildly different ways?   For some the death of a loved one or family member gives rise to strong emotions … Continue reading →

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Weekly WordPress Photo Challenge: Treasure

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Beth W.

Treasure your relationships, not your possessions.  ~ Anthony J. D’Angelo  This week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge is “Treasure”.   The challenge directs us to “capture something you treasure.”  It might be something that wouldn’t seem like treasure to anyone but you.  The … Continue reading →

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Weekly WordPress Photo Challenge: Family

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Beth W.

This week’s Word Press Weekly Photo Challenge is Family.  Families come in all shapes and sizes.  I think we all will gain and lose family members many times in our lives, but we will always be connected to those people.   I … Continue reading →

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RX for a Better World – Follow the Golden Rule

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Beth W.

According to Dictionary.reference.com, the Golden Rule is defined as follows: golden rule noun 1.a rule of ethical conduct, usually phrased “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,”   or, as in theSermon on the Mount, “Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so unto them.” Matt. 7:12; Luke 6:31. I had the opportunity to hear Immaculée Ilibagiza speak last Wednesday night.  What a dynamic, positive person she is.  In the Rwanda genocide she … 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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Go Go Go: Saving $$ and still seeing it all while on vacation!

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Beth W.

TripAdvisor is something akin to a travel Bible for me.  I love to read the reviews of the places I plan to visit (or not to visit after reading).  When we decided last fall to take the kids on a trip … Continue reading →

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Memories…

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Beth W.

“There are lives I can imagine without children but none of them have the same laughter & noise.” ― Brian Andreas Life would definitely not be the same without my kids.  It would, no doubt be much quieter, but a lot … Continue reading →

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