Beth – Page 3 – Small Simple Things of Life

An Esperanza Sunday

May 3, 2020 Beth

From time to time I have what I call "church in the park" on Sunday morning. I load up one of the dogs, water bottles, and we head to San Pedro Springs Park. On Sunday morning there are only a few people out and about, much like I am, walking their dog and getting a… Continue reading An Esperanza Sunday

Wallking

Fun along the trail

April 20, 2020April 19, 2020 Beth

Several weeks ago while walking along a trail at one of the nearby parks I saw this small cactus growing next to a no longer used fence post. I had to smile because I couldn't decide if it was imitating Mickey Mouse or trying to be a puppy with big over-sized ears. What do you… Continue reading Fun along the trail

Flowers

The Incomparable Amaryllis

April 17, 2020 Beth

Many years ago, I think it was 2010, a co-worker gave each lady in the office a boxed amaryllis bulb as a Christmas gift. I had never had one and was a little skeptical about it because I had tried forcing paperwhites that came in a similar packaging and had little luck with them. Most… Continue reading The Incomparable Amaryllis

China and Pottery, Easter

Easter Sunday Dinner for One

April 13, 2020 Beth

Several years ago I decided to make life easier and I stopped inviting my family over for Easter dinner. I was tired of balancing their in-laws, egg hunts, and church services with a meal. It worked for them, too, as it gave them more freedom to enjoy the day rather than rush from one celebration… Continue reading Easter Sunday Dinner for One

Doorway Into the Past

Let’s Go Somewhere

April 6, 2020 Beth

I'm absolutely dying to go somewhere. Anywhere. I'm a vagabond at heart and staying home day after day has really squelched my wandering spirit. But I'm happy to stay home and stay safe! Therefore, I find I have no excuse not to catch up on organizing a few thousand pictures and catching up on my… Continue reading Let’s Go Somewhere

Old Things I Love, Uncategorized

Awake! Imagination!

April 2, 2020 Beth

One chilly, dreary day in late January of this year I headed out on a little day trip. As usual, I had a plan that I knew most likely would not work out the way I intended; that's how I day trip. I made my first stop - a yarn shop in Comfort, Texas -… Continue reading Awake! Imagination!

China and Pottery

Teacups, saucers, and other china – oh my!

March 29, 2020 Beth

One of the problems associated with returning to an inactive activity is deciding where to start. I have many things I want to share, new ideas and things I've experienced since left off blogging. However, fellow blogger, Suzassippi, also recently returned to blogging and was inspired to share a series featuring various teas she enjoys and… Continue reading Teacups, saucers, and other china – oh my!

Observation

The 10 year re-start

March 25, 2020 Beth

As I started to write this post I realized that exactly ten years ago today, March 25, 2010, I created the Small Simple Things of Life blog on BlogSpot. Today I had the intention of writing a post on the practice of restarting something that's been abandoned for a period of time, mainly this… Continue reading The 10 year re-start

Observation

Survival and/or Sensibility

March 14, 2020 Beth

This afternoon I was thinking about the craziness going on in our grocery stores right now when I remembered the book of World War II rationing coupons my sister and I found in some of my Mother's papers when we were cleaning out her house. I'm sure my Mother had found this memento in my… Continue reading Survival and/or Sensibility

New Year

Welcome 2020!

January 1, 2020December 31, 2019 Beth

Honestly, I can't say that 2019 has been the best year of my life. I've had some disappointments, we had a life-changing event in my family, and for the most part I've just drifted along. Therefore, I am ready for a new year. Here's to the Roaring 20's and may they bring joy, happiness, and… Continue reading Welcome 2020!