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Our Marriage with a Trip to the Emerald City

Our Marriage with a Trip to the Emerald City

by MarianBeaman | Aug 3, 2022 | blog, book review, Cliff Beaman artist, Coming of Age, Conflict, Family / Nostalgia, Literature, meditation, Memory, Quotations, Tips, Uncategorized

The Emerald City lies in the center of the Land of Oz, at the end of the yellow brick road in Frank Baum’s fabled story, The Wizard of Oz, first published in 1900.  In the center of the city is the fairy-tale Palace where the redoubtable Wizard resides.    ...
Six Quotes from a Cleaned-up Desk

Six Quotes from a Cleaned-up Desk

by MarianBeaman | Jul 27, 2022 | blog, Literature, popular culture, Quotations, Tips, Uncategorized

Cataclysmic events have rocked our world. This past year we have been confronted with the relentless effects of COVID-19, the unprovoked war in Ukraine, horrific school shootings, the border crisis, continual political unrest–and more. Regardless of your stance...
Mother and Mavis: Graceful Aging

Mother and Mavis: Graceful Aging

by MarianBeaman | Jul 20, 2022 | blog, Coming of Age, Family / Nostalgia, Memory, Mennonite Lore, Quotations, Uncategorized

“I’m getting old-er, and old-er, and old-er. And I like it.” Mavis Dupree says with a giggle. Mavis Dupree is the mother of two blog friends, sisters Phyllis Platte and Patty Petersen. Their mother reached her 94th birthday in February this year.      ...
You Found My Glasses Where?

You Found My Glasses Where?

by MarianBeaman | Jul 13, 2022 | blog, Family / Nostalgia, Nostalgia, Quotations, Tips, Uncategorized

The Back Story from 2016 The photo of a pair of transitions eye glasses attached to a scarlet lanyard is still posted on my Facebook page dated April 14, 2016. “Hubby makes a lanyard for my glasses today. He is not just being kind. He simply doesn’t want to look for...
Peaceful Pose: Wordless Wednesday

Peaceful Pose: Wordless Wednesday

by MarianBeaman | Jun 8, 2022 | blog, Family / Nostalgia, meditation, Reflection, Uncategorized

          Beginning this week, I’ll be taking a short blog break. See you again soon!  
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