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How to Watch a Hallmark Movie

How to Watch a Hallmark Movie

by MarianBeaman | Sep 27, 2023 | Amish fiction, book review, Conflict, Literature, popular culture, Quotations, Romance, Uncategorized

Turn on Hallmark Channel   Watch for Glamorous female character, with swirling, highlighted hair and bright eyes.   Note two handsome hunks: One real-estate mogul, loaded but with zero personality The other, a poor artist (or writer) with heart of gold...
An Old Mistress, a Seasoned Wife Muse on Marriage: Anniversary #56

An Old Mistress, a Seasoned Wife Muse on Marriage: Anniversary #56

by MarianBeaman | Aug 2, 2023 | blog, Cliff Beaman artist, Family / Nostalgia, meditation, Mennonite Lore, Quotations, Romance, Tips, Uncategorized

Would you trust marital advice from a long-time mistress? Would you have confidence in a woman who has carried on a clandestine affair with a married man for nearly thirty years?     Yet, the Mistress in this book believes she has wisdom to offer, Advice to...
Book Trailer Goes Live! Scenes from My Checkered Life

Book Trailer Goes Live! Scenes from My Checkered Life

by MarianBeaman | Jun 21, 2023 | blog, Cliff Beaman artist, Family / Nostalgia, Mennonite Lore, popular culture, Romance, Uncategorized

Find Book Here Thank you!   Book Trailer Credits   Design and Editing in Première Pro Clifford Beaman American Art Assemblies LLC   Music Adobe Tutorial  “Ovens of Cappoquin” Jolly Irish Tune_100126393-jolly-irish-tune.wav   Sound Effects Adobe...
A Dozen Random Photos from My iPhone

A Dozen Random Photos from My iPhone

by MarianBeaman | May 31, 2023 | blog, Education, Family / Nostalgia, meditation, Memory, Quotations, Reflection, Romance, Uncategorized

12 Random Photos from My iPhone   “We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone.”    ~ Katie Thurmes “A good snapshot keeps a moment from running away.”     ~ Eudora Welty   Pinterest image   Sisters Sisters Jan and Jean...
Magic in a Colorful Swirl

Magic in a Colorful Swirl

by MarianBeaman | Mar 8, 2023 | blog, Family / Nostalgia, Mennonite History, Mennonite Lore, Romance, Uncategorized

Pre-Order My Checkered Life: A Marriage Memoir HERE Thank...
Tenth Blogiversary Celebration with Antique Lamp and Clock

Tenth Blogiversary Celebration with Antique Lamp and Clock

by MarianBeaman | Feb 22, 2023 | blog, Family / Nostalgia, meditation, Memory, Nostalgia, popular culture, Reflection, Romance, Uncategorized

Guess who is celebrating a 10th blogiversary this month? Two bloggers I happily follow have bragging rights to 10-years’ blogging. They are faithful commenters on my blog too. Drum roll please for. . . Marie Washington who blogs about writing and life at El...
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