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Memoir Progress and a Blossom in a Pear Tree

Memoir Progress and a Blossom in a Pear Tree

by MarianBeaman | Apr 24, 2019 | blog, Cliff Beaman artist, Coming of Age, Family / Nostalgia, Literature, Mennonite History, Mennonite Lore, Quotations, Reflection, Uncategorized

Pear Tree Blossoms   Blossoms on our pear tree beside the lake peek out   A few at a time Then more . . . and, finally, the pear tree standing in a dress of white blossoms.     Book writing, too, starts small . . . My memoir began as a Kinko-bound...
Easter 2019 with Memories of Mother

Easter 2019 with Memories of Mother

by MarianBeaman | Apr 17, 2019 | Easter, meditation, Memory, Paska, Reflection, Uncategorized

      A Mom Moment   * * *   On Good Friday, my mother, busy in the house and garden, would cease her labors from noon to 3:00 p.m, and sit with an open Bible for a quiet time of reflection. She probably read these words from Luke 23:44-46...
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,...
Tidy Trees and Logo Launch

Tidy Trees and Logo Launch

by MarianBeaman | Mar 20, 2019 | blog, meditation, Neighborhood / Environment, Quotations, Tips, Tree surgery

Marie Kondo must have waved her magic wand over our live oak trees last week. The Tidying Up maven Marie specializes in tidy tricks indoors. Still, I think she would approve of outdoor maintenance, which happened on our property last Tuesday. A weak sun peers through...
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