by bethwestcott | Nov 22, 2021 | Family, learning and life, Memories, Thoughts
The Last of Her Generation 1914-2021 An inspiration to all of us in her family, my mother passed away on her 107th birthday this year. Mom was the child of immigrant parents who came from England and Italy in the early 20th century. A tiny woman, 4’ 11” tall at her...
by bethwestcott | Aug 18, 2021 | authors, Book recommendation, learning and life, Thoughts
NEW BOOKS AND INTRODUCING MICHELLE I’ve learned that each season of life presents its challenges. As long as I’m living, I’m learning. As I learn, I grow spiritually, mentally, and emotionally. And I’m growing older, which presents its own...
by bethwestcott | Aug 6, 2021 | authors, Book recommendation, Hope, Inspiration, learning and life
If you’re like me, you’ve had hopes, dreams, and expectations about your life from the time you were small. I wanted to be a nurse then a schoolteacher early in life. Today, I’m an author. “A dream is a wish your heart makes…” If you’ve watched Disney’s animated...
by bethwestcott | Oct 20, 2020 | History, learning and life
HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR CHOCOLATE? Mmmm. Hot chocolate on a cold day! Whipped cream on top? Or marshmallows? At one time known as “the drink of the gods,” today hot chocolate is considered a comfort drink and is a favorite around the world. The characters in...
by bethwestcott | Jul 1, 2020 | Hope, Inspiration, learning and life
A NEW BEGINNING Commencement, new beginnings. We had a lilac bush growing in our yard when we moved in two years ago. It looked, well, pathetic, but it still had leaves, so I wanted to give it another chance or two. This spring I finally told my husband, “Cut it...
by bethwestcott | May 6, 2020 | Inspiration, learning and life, Nature and Creation, Thoughts
I’m thankful that it’s spring! How about you? Spring is my favorite season of the year as I watch the trees budding, the flowers coming into bloom, the grass turning from brown to green, and hear the birds singing. I enjoy the warm sunshine and the fresh...
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