by MarianBeaman | Apr 14, 2021 | blog, book review, Family / Nostalgia, Literature, Mennonite History, Mennonite Lore, Nostalgia, Quotations, Uncategorized
In a super-sanitized theatre earlier this year, we viewed the movie LAND, the story of a lone women who seeks solace in nature to heal unbearable wounds BLURB (no spoilers!) From acclaimed actress Robin Wright comes her directorial debut LAND, the...
by MarianBeaman | Apr 7, 2021 | blog, book review, Coming of Age, Family / Nostalgia, Mennonite Lore, Quotations, Southern lady friends, Uncategorized
This past year has been like a treadmill trek with the degrees of incline jacked up higher every (day, week, month). The news generally has been grim. Have you felt a need for lightness and joy? I certainly have! Goodreads Review: Between Heaven and...
by MarianBeaman | Mar 10, 2021 | blog, Cliff Beaman artist, Family / Nostalgia, Uncategorized
Can you identify with the era? Do you have photos or other artifacts showing technology from the 1970s — or later? Did you work outside the home during pregnancy? Note: My computer will be in the repair shop for a short...
by MarianBeaman | Feb 17, 2021 | blog, Family / Nostalgia, Literature, Memory, Mennonite Lore, Nostalgia, Quotations, Tips, Uncategorized
To begin, a riddle from Nursery Rhymes of England *** Socks are not expensive. I could toss this hole-y one and buy another pair, the Reebok brand I prefer. But, you see, I’d have to figure out where I bought this pair, don a mask, go to a store, exposing myself...
by MarianBeaman | Feb 10, 2021 | blog, book review, Education, Family / Nostalgia, Memory, Mennonite History, Mennonite Lore, Recipes, Uncategorized
Mennonite Man, Willard Roth, reared on Iowa farmland, has a long career as Journalist Author Church leader World traveler . . . and always a Cook and Entertainer Mennonite Men Can Cook Too (2015) is a compilation...
by MarianBeaman | Feb 3, 2021 | blog, Cliff Beaman artist, Family / Nostalgia, meditation, popular culture, Reflection, Uncategorized
Savor the Moment: “Smell the treat before you eat it. Linger over a good conversation at dinner. Choose enjoyment over accomplishments and possessions.” Build a Comfortable nest: Blankets, pillows, soft pajamas may help – Make a a “hyggekrog,” a...
