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10 Life Lessons from the Queen

10 Life Lessons from the Queen

by MarianBeaman | Dec 9, 2020 | blog, Coming of Age, Gratitude, popular culture, Quotations, Tips, Uncategorized

As Groucho Marx once said, “Anyone can get old — all you have to do is to live long enough.     🙂   But living long enough is not enough, apparently. It’s a good idea to savor life, one well lived. This from an article published recently by Brian Kozlowksi...
What Do You Want to Do When You Retire?

What Do You Want to Do When You Retire?

by MarianBeaman | Jul 5, 2017 | blog, Education, Family / Nostalgia, Mennonite History, Mennonite Lore, Nostalgia, Quotations, Uncategorized

Sally, my colleague and hall-mate is standing by my office door, “Professor Beaman, you are wanted in the lunchroom.” I reply, “Oh, please give me 10 minutes.” A student and I are in my office discussing end-of-term work. Another is leaning against the wall outside my...

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