Tag Archives: family

Christmas – A Time to be grateful

Posted on December 27, 2022 by Beth W.

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas celebration! My Christmas Eve was a bit more low-key than usual because my Dad, my daughter and several of my nieces weren’t there. We had a fun time, though. We have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, accomplishment, Baking, Celebrate, Christmas, friendship, living life to the fullest, relationships, Relatives | Tagged blanket, celebration, Christmas, family, gift exchange, my first gun, Robert Frost, Robert Frost James Allen, thoughtfulness, zentangles | 18 Comments

Chipmunks at the Cabin

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Beth W.

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

It’s Been Quite a Year!

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Beth W.

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

Thank God for the Givers!

Posted on June 26, 2021 by Beth W.

There are two kinds of people in the world: givers and takers. The takers may eat better, but the givers sleep better. Marlo Thomas The world is made up of givers and takers. At some time we have all given … Continue reading →

Posted in happiness, Nature, thankfulness | Tagged family, givers, gnome staircase, hike, Nature, takers, thankful, yard art | 19 Comments

Miss You Mom

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Beth W.

Tomorrow, June 16th, will be one two years since my Mom died. It still feels surreal and there are times when I think, “I need to ask Mom about…” and pause to remember I can’t. Well, I can ask, but … Continue reading →

Posted in grieving, relationships | Tagged children, family, grandchildren, grief, memories, missing you, Mom, smiley | 22 Comments

You Are My Sunshine

Posted on June 12, 2021 by Beth W.

The anniversary of my Mom’s death is approaching soon and I have been thinking about her a lot lately. “You Are My Sunshine” was my grandparents’ song and as such has become a way to say “I Love You” in … Continue reading →

Posted in feelings, relationships, sadness, watercolor practice | Tagged family, love, missing you, watercolor, You Are My Sunshine | 14 Comments

WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Summer Lovin’

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Beth W.

Other things may change us, but we start and end with the family. ~Anthony Brandt A parent’s love is whole no matter how many times divided. ~Robert Brault My little pappy puppy, Romeo This week, the Weekly Photo Challenge asks … Continue reading →

Posted in postaday, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged beach, dogs, family, kids, love, ocean, postaday, summer lovin', Wordpress Weekly Photo Challenge | 9 Comments

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 →

Posted in grieving, Just Me, relationships | Tagged dealing with grief, family, funeral, grief, grieving, legacy, love, remember, tribute | 5 Comments

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 →