by MarianBeaman | Nov 11, 2026 | blog, book review, Cliff Beaman artist, Family / Nostalgia, neighborhood, Quotations, Uncategorized
Two Fun Facts Not long ago, I took a closer look at my library card as I checked books out of the library. I gasped when I saw the expiration date on my card–the length of two lifetimes. December 2099. Well, I never . . . ! Apparently, the Jacksonville Public...
by MarianBeaman | Oct 28, 2026 | blog, Cliff Beaman artist, Literature, Memory, Reflection, Uncategorized
Have you ever looked for one thing and found something else as you searched? Found something unexpected, maybe even something quite special? Little girl wheeling on her tricycle (her teddy bear in tow) catching a falling leaf . . . just in time The Back...
by MarianBeaman | Oct 14, 2026 | blog, Cliff Beaman artist, Family / Nostalgia, Memory, Mennonite History, Mennonite Lore, Nostalgia, Uncategorized
Sometimes something that comes in the mail triggers memories. In this case, it was a letter from long-time friend Hazel Charles’ “snail mail.” In late September I received a personal note from longtime friend, Hazel (Garber) Charles. Hazel, who was born close to...
by MarianBeaman | Sep 30, 2026 | blog, Cliff Beaman artist, Education, neighborhood, Neighborhood / Environment, popular culture, Uncategorized
Battle #1: Birds and Squirrels by Day A Look Back “There he goes!” From his studio window, Cliff observed a squirrel stealing birdseed from our new feeder. Again. I rushed outside into the lanai, and saw the squirrel scarfing down the...
by MarianBeaman | Sep 9, 2026 | blog, Cliff Beaman artist, Education, Family / Nostalgia, Nostalgia, popular culture, Quotations, Tips, Uncategorized
Two Kingdoms, One Preferred “Illness is the night-side of life, a more onerous citizenship. Everyone who is born holds dual citizenship, in the kingdom of the well and in the kingdom of the sick. Although we prefer to use only the good passport, sooner or later each...
