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Secrets of a Spool of Blue Thread

Secrets of a Spool of Blue Thread

by MarianBeaman | Jul 10, 2019 | blog, book review, Family / Nostalgia, Literature, meditation, Mennonite History, Mennonite Lore, Nostalgia

  Among the relics of my sewing days, I found just one blue spool of thread. Otherwise, I have the basics for mending: black, white, and beige. Once an avid sewer, never a full-fledged seamstress, I made dresses, little boy suits, pinch-pleated drapes – even my...
A Plate, a Brick: Tokens of Remembrance

A Plate, a Brick: Tokens of Remembrance

by MarianBeaman | Jun 26, 2019 | blog, Family / Nostalgia, Mennonite History, Quotations, Uncategorized

A Plate, a Parade, and a Song Four years ago these words introduced an “ode” to my grandkids. Now, the children (all teenagers, one a pre-teen) may feel embarrassed about posing with a plate of cupcakes and being praised for grade school accomplishments,...
Wordless Wednesday: Outdoor Eating

Wordless Wednesday: Outdoor Eating

by MarianBeaman | Jun 19, 2019 | blog, Family / Nostalgia, Mennonite History, Mennonite Lore, Uncategorized

    Your thoughts on al fresco eating and family reunions Thank you!
Aunt Ruthie’s HOT! Diary

Aunt Ruthie’s HOT! Diary

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...
Rachel Held Evans and My Brother Mark

Rachel Held Evans and My Brother Mark

by MarianBeaman | May 22, 2019 | blog, book review, Family / Nostalgia, meditation, Memory, Mennonite History, Mennonite Lore, Nostalgia, Uncategorized

Rachel Held Evans died on May 4, 2019 at age 37. She left behind a grieving husband Dan, two small children, and a host of admirers including me. She was the author of four books; I read her first one. Her untimely death ignited a public outcry. The Washington Post...
Lets Eat Grandma

Lets Eat Grandma

by MarianBeaman | May 15, 2019 | blog, book review, Gratitude, Literature, Mennonite History, Mennonite Lore, Nostalgia, Recipes, Tips

My Grandma liked to cook and she liked to eat. She has a starring role in my memoir, spotlighted in two chapters: Grandma’s Bountiful Table and Easter & Politics. Everyone had a seat at her table. I treasure time I spent preparing meals with her and having her...
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