by MarianBeaman | Aug 10, 2016 | blog, Cliff Beaman artist, Family / Nostalgia, Mennonite Lore, Nostalgia, Quotations, Uncategorized
When we met, Cliff’s very first words to me were “Nice to see you again.” My quick quip, “Nice to see you again too.” But I’m getting ahead of my story. Way ahead . . . * * * During the months of June and July, I published a series...
by MarianBeaman | Jun 8, 2013 | Coming of Age, Family / Nostalgia, Lists, Mennonite Lore, Romance, Uncategorized
The year 1967 was historic: It was the year of the world’s first heart transplant. There were race riots in Detroit. Polaroid cameras were all the rage as was Twiggy. The average annual income was $ 7300.00 while a house cost about twice that much. Gas was a mere 33...
by MarianBeaman | Mar 12, 2013 | Conflict, Uncategorized
They were gathered in a circle when I walked in. Call it naivete or being preoccupied with my classes, I was totally unprepared for the conclave of bishops, school administrators and other assorted male authorities that greeted me on entering the conference room at...
