The end and the beginning

December 1, 2017December 1, 2017 ~ Beth ~ Leave a comment

So the month of November ends; likewise tomorrow the new month begins. I've always thought of November as my favorite month of the year. November is when we gather for Thanksgiving meals and my thoughts always turn to Thankgsivings past, spent with loved ones now gone from this life. November is when we start preparing … Continue reading The end and the beginning

Experiencing the seasons

October 19, 2017 ~ Beth ~ 1 Comment

We're past the middle of October and fall is in full swing; the wait is over. Pumpkins on the porch, football teams are winning and loosing, and we've had that first "cool" front that brings a deep blue sky and cooler days. I always enjoy watching the seasons change and find myself anticipating each one. … Continue reading Experiencing the seasons

The cat and the pit

September 2, 2017 ~ Beth ~ Leave a comment

Lacy is making the most of the large pile of dirt from The Pit. I know that it is giving her, unlike me, a great deal of free entertainment.

The Pit – and beyond

August 24, 2017 ~ Beth ~ 2 Comments

The saga of The Pit continues. While this may bore some I feel compelled to share this little adventure simply because I like stories and I like sharing them through words. And, if you've ever been through this you will appreciate this little tale. Through it all I find a great sense of calm and some humor, … Continue reading The Pit – and beyond

The Pit – everyone wants one

August 22, 2017 ~ Beth ~ 4 Comments

This is my front porch. No, it's not common to have a 7-foot pit on your front porch. Just when I thought life was crazy enough the HVAC drain pipe decided to start leaking. In the house, under the unit, into the wood floor and beyond. So now I'm dealing with plumbers, insurance claim prossesors, … Continue reading The Pit – everyone wants one

Clear water

August 6, 2017 ~ Beth ~ 1 Comment

Last week I took a day trip to the Texas coast. I've been wanting to go forever and this was the time. As it turned out it was the perfect time as the temperature was moderate, wind was gentle, the water was very warm and crystal clear. It's been over 30 years since I've seen … Continue reading Clear water

Such a long time

August 3, 2017 ~ Beth ~ 7 Comments

Yes, it does seem like it's been forever since I blogged. I could blame it on the hot weather - you know, it's just too hot to blog. I've had lots of ideas and it seems that I blog in my mind all the time, but somehow making myself sit down and put together posts … Continue reading Such a long time

Life and the puzzle or The puzzle and life

April 23, 2017April 23, 2017 ~ Beth ~ 2 Comments

I’ve always loved to work puzzles and generally have one spread out on the breakfast table at any time. If company is coming and I need to use this table I just spread a table cloth over it and tell the company not to spill anything. Family knows what’s underneath and will usually pull back … Continue reading Life and the puzzle or The puzzle and life

The handwriting issue

April 11, 2017 ~ Beth ~ 7 Comments

The handwriting debate (cursive vs printing and legible vs illegible) is nothing new. It's been going on since the caveman started drawing on walls. Mothers have moaned over children's handwriting and complained about the new methods for a long time! So, on a recent visit to the Texas State Capitol I had to laugh as … Continue reading The handwriting issue

Wintertime

February 2, 2017 ~ Beth ~ 2 Comments

I've never really liked winter, mainly because I don't like to be cold. Give me a hot day anytime, but I can't stand to be cold! I love soup, stew, chili, and fireplaces and sweaters and fuzzy socks. But no snow for this one, please. I used to chafe at the winter landscape. So dreary … Continue reading Wintertime