by MarianBeaman | Apr 15, 2020 | blog, Education, Reflection, Tips, Uncategorized
Two Quaker Oats boxes sit side by side, both cylindrical, cardboard boxes. One (on the left) is labeled “Quick” Oats and the other “Steel Cut.” One takes one minute to cook, the other 25-30 minutes. Both varieties have similar taste and texture, but they are not...
by MarianBeaman | Dec 11, 2019 | blog, book review, Education, Family / Nostalgia, Mennonite History, Mennonite Lore, Quotations, Uncategorized
What do Fred Rogers, Ruth Graham, Eva Kor, and I have in common? Read on to find out! During the 2019 holiday season, “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” has played in theatres all across the nation. The movie is a tribute to Fred Rogers, the legend of children’s...
by MarianBeaman | Oct 23, 2019 | blog, Education, Family / Nostalgia, Memory, Mennonite History, Mennonite Lore, Uncategorized
Aunt Ruthie’s 1945 Diary tells stories of her daily life, but it also holds clippings of other things, like a bee swarm . . . Cartoonists of this era tried to cram lots of action into one scene. Here’s a detail: ...
by MarianBeaman | Jul 31, 2019 | blog, Education, Family / Nostalgia, Memory, popular culture, Uncategorized
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by MarianBeaman | Jun 5, 2019 | blog, Education, Family / Nostalgia, meditation, Mennonite History, Mennonite Lore, Neighborhood / Environment, Quotations
Is it hot where you live? Cool? Just right? In May our part of the world experienced hotter than normal temps. We are used to high 90s in northeast Florida, but usually not this early. May 27 100 degrees May 28 99 degrees May 29 98...
by MarianBeaman | Mar 27, 2019 | blog, Education, meditation, Nostalgia, Quotations
The saying You’re Only Young Once gives youth license to enjoy themselves, implying that as you age, you will enjoy life less and less. FUN is OVER for you forever! I’m guessing that you don’t accept that idea. * * * Did you know Dr. Seuss published his book,...