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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...
About My Mother 2019

About My Mother 2019

by MarianBeaman | May 8, 2019 | blog, Family / Nostalgia, meditation, Mennonite History, Mennonite Lore, Nostalgia, Uncategorized

I have written about my mother often here. You have seen photos of her, read stories about her. Intentionally, I have paid tribute to her on Mother’s Days past. Here is a sampling: Bedtime Stories and Wooden Blocks and Beads Mother’s Quilts Mother’s Other...
Wordless Wednesday: Fancy Frocks

Wordless Wednesday: Fancy Frocks

by MarianBeaman | Apr 10, 2019 | blog, Easter, Family / Nostalgia, Mennonite History, Nostalgia, Uncategorized

  What outfits for special occasions do you remember? *** Open for suggestions: What other topic(s) would you like to see on this blog? Thank you for letting me know.      🙂
You’re Only Young Once and Other Myths

You’re Only Young Once and Other Myths

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,...
Cover Reveal II and a Blogiversary

Cover Reveal II and a Blogiversary

by MarianBeaman | Feb 27, 2019 | blog, Family / Nostalgia, Gratitude, Mennonite History, Mennonite Lore, Nostalgia, Uncategorized

  Fancy little girl Plain young woman   Those six words summarize the first 24 years of my life as a Mennonite in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. And these words are reflected in photos on my memoir cover, front and back. (Here is the link to my first cover...
My Cover Reveal: Behind the Scenes

My Cover Reveal: Behind the Scenes

by MarianBeaman | Feb 20, 2019 | blog, Family / Nostalgia, Memory, Mennonite History, Mennonite Lore, Nostalgia, Tips, Uncategorized

  You are invited to my cover reveal today February 20, 2019     My memoir reflects the first 24 years of my life as a Mennonite girl ***   Would you buy this book? It takes a few seconds (1-2 eye-blinks) for readers to decide whether to buy a book...
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