tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42270666690644524682011-12-25T23:16:51.576-07:00No map, no GPS, just a mom and her big dreams.Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.comBlogger1121100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-72988412399648364482011-10-15T11:22:00.000-07:002011-10-15T11:22:59.875-07:00

Thanksgiving is coming up, which means it's time for the big soup kitchen/food bank push for donations. These donations help hundreds of families who are struggling in today's economy. My family has been on both sides of the donation baskets over the years. My dad lost his job back when I was small, and my mom always used to tell me how bags of groceries would magically appear on the front porch.

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-90284543627372383952011-10-08T22:25:00.000-07:002011-10-08T22:25:29.988-07:00

Somehow, in the midst of everything. I have found the time to read a couple of books. Now, I just have to find the time to write my reviews. I have a few minutes now, so here goes. Dry As Rain is written by Gina Holmes, and it tells the story of a couple in trouble. Gina's storytelling is refreshing and real, her style of writing leads the reader to visualize the scenes, and even be a part of

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-85735622837728149312011-09-30T08:41:00.000-07:002011-09-30T08:41:07.950-07:00

I knew that this semester was going to be difficult-since I am taking 5 classes this semester-but holy cow have I been busy. I just wanted to stop by and say hello, and I have a few reviews to post, and other stuff. I'll get to them eventually.... My geology class has been fun. I'm learning all sorts of stuff about our earth that I never would have considered before. It's a video lecture and lab

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-24444396046374615592011-08-11T19:07:00.001-07:002011-08-11T19:10:41.193-07:00

I try to stagger my posts, so you get a mix of my life and the books I read, but sometimes I find it very hard to do that. And I consider some of the books I read part of my learning process. And part of my life. Like the book I finished reading today, called "Mercy Come Morning" by Lisa Tawn Bergren. I am very blessed to be a part of these reviews. Not only do I get to read great books for free,

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-36398534810791057072011-08-10T19:50:00.000-07:002011-08-10T19:50:01.725-07:00

The good people at Thomas Nelson have sent me a new book, Stained Glass Hearts, written by Patsy Clairmont. Mrs. Clairmont is not only a best selling author, but she also speaks at Women of Faith conferences. This book is written for creative and artistic people. Every different type of media is covered, from music to poetry to priceless works of art. At the end of each chapter is a section

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-36542173229913778172011-08-09T22:42:00.000-07:002011-08-09T22:42:18.883-07:00

August 9th marks the last day of the summer 2011 season. On one hand, I am relieved, but on the other I want it to go on forever. My kids are growing up--I'm not sure if I'm ready for that yet. The stress of my school year is already getting to me, and I still have 2 weeks. OR, you could say I only have two weeks. Books to buy, classes to prepare for, kids to take care of, houses to clean. The

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-13796013749757146232011-07-27T12:27:00.002-07:002011-07-27T12:27:45.920-07:00

God's Promises for the American Patriot is my newest book from booksneeze. This is a collection of Bible verses, historical facts, and quotes from the men and women who helped shape our country. Small and compact, this book would be a great gift to anyone who loves our country. It even has a page for someone to write "to, from, and date" on it. Every turn of the page gives a new topic, with the

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-89631522950693888402011-07-18T20:48:00.000-07:002011-07-18T20:48:52.428-07:00

Claire twirled around, letting her new curls hit her face. At the same time, the loose fabric of her dress hit her legs, making her giggle from the sensations. The house was quiet, she was alone for the first time in months. This was the best day ever. The hair started to slip, covering her face before finally falling off. The loss of her wig did not deter her movements, however, and Claire

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-76481271106760889922011-07-13T17:37:00.000-07:002011-07-13T17:37:35.386-07:00

I'm a little more than halfway through my newest book from Waterbrook Multnomah, but already I know exactly how I feel about it, and I have to share. :) When the Hurt Runs Deep is written by Kay Arthur. This is a book on "Healing and Hope for Life's Desperate Moments". What I like about this book is that the author actually talks to you, not at you or over you. She shares words of encouragement

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-39732672099210457582011-07-10T21:08:00.000-07:002011-07-10T21:08:39.868-07:00

Ok, so "enemies" is a bit too strong of a word, but if you've ever had a debate with someone who doubts God, my latest book from booksneeze.com is definitely a help. Why God Won't Go Away is written by Alister McGrath. Mr. (Prof.?) McGrath is a former atheist, who has a special interest in dialoging and critiquing popular atheist authors and proponents of the "New Atheism" movement. This book

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-62621122050962808402011-07-06T14:06:00.000-07:002011-07-06T14:06:44.817-07:00

It's no secret that I would not be in school if it weren't for the Pell Grants I have been getting. They have given me the means to buy books, register for classes, and buy the supplies I need. I am forever grateful to whoever funds the Pell Grants, I don't know if it's taxpayers, or special funding, or whatever. But it can be quite frustrating trying to get everything organized and being

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-83079397912917046852011-06-23T20:55:00.000-07:002011-06-23T20:55:34.630-07:00

I am not a fan of women's lib, feminism, or any of that stuff. I am for personal development, however, and occasionally find myself reading books I normally wouldn't. I picked this book to review from Waterbrook Multnomah on a whim. Now, I can't really classify this book as women's lib, but Secrets of the Vine for Women sure is about personal development. Apparently it is a shoot-off of a

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-49693560450873601002011-06-22T12:47:00.000-07:002011-06-22T12:47:53.505-07:00

So, he was a little before my time, but I've heard a lot of good things about the Reverend Billy Graham, and I have read a couple of his books, and heard a few of his sermons. When I got my newest book from booksneeze.com, the title (Billy Graham in Quotes) gave me an idea of what to expect, and it sure delivered. This book is literally hundreds of quotes from Billy's books, sermons, and other

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-4222612405349484462011-06-10T09:30:00.000-07:002011-06-10T09:30:09.418-07:00

Every couple of years or so, someone comes out with an "end of the world" book or series of books. This time it is The Seraph Seal by Leonard Sweet and Lori Wagner.  Set in 2048, it is the story of the 'chosen eight' and the paths each person chose. Let me start with the cons. The authors apparently like acronyms. Ever heard the saying "too much of a good thing"? I could not keep track of all of

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-39099131823340499402011-06-06T09:30:00.000-07:002011-06-06T09:30:45.173-07:00

Although summer break started 2 weeks ago, it finally feels like summertime at the Hudspeth house. We are back from our trip to Phoenix, I have decided to let God take care of my kidney problems, and the kids are at church camp. There have been some big developments in the White Mountains this past week, the most important one by far being the Wallow fire in Alpine. The smoke is merely annoying

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-55935880522387802452011-05-06T19:47:00.001-07:002011-10-15T11:26:29.020-07:00

Ok, yes. This book was written for men. But don't let the title fool you, Mommy's can learn a lot from this book, too. Written by Greg Wright, father of four girls (and only girls), Daddy Dates chronicles his revelation, implementation, successes, and failures of his unique parenting style. Greg has a style of writing that will have the reader rolling in his chair with laughter one moment, then

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-32619793669771906992011-05-06T19:42:00.000-07:002011-05-06T19:42:02.291-07:00

I got this book from WaterBrook Multnomah, free for posting a review. This is actually two stories in one, "Now Boarding at Gate 10" and "In the Event of a Water Landing". Both novellas take place during a summer. One girl heads to her hometown with her family for a reunion, and the other girl takes a trip with friends to a summer home. During their trips, the girls learn a thing or two about

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-63572672583391634622011-05-06T17:43:00.000-07:002011-05-06T17:43:34.070-07:00

Although there is still a week left of school, most of my classes have finished. And it looks like my beautiful 4.0 is gone. It's not definite yet. I'm still waiting on grades for two of my classes, but at last count, I had a 3.47 in my English class, and I don't know if my instructor rounds up. A 3.5 and up constitutes an "A" in his class. And my Ten Key class is kind of up to me at this point

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-23982775909993011632011-04-26T13:29:00.001-07:002011-10-15T11:26:29.028-07:00

I decided to be unselfish this time around when I picked my newest book from booksneeze.com. I got How to be God's Little Princess by Sheila Walsh. The subheading says, "Royal Tips for Manners, Etiquette, and True Beauty". Can you guess who I got it for? I decided to let her provide most of the meat for this review. I read it, don't get me wrong, but who better to review a book for little girls

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-86030835557960334592011-04-26T13:15:00.000-07:002011-04-26T13:15:59.853-07:00

There is less than a month left of school, and I am at that point where I get overwhelmed EVERY semester. What I really want to do right now is to curl up with a good book and zone out, but alas, I have homework that needs to be turned in. So I procrastinate by talking to you, of course. Actually, I think I am going to go for a run. Be right back... I love how a run can energize you. Since I

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-56426521079119640782011-04-03T09:27:00.000-07:002011-04-03T09:27:43.821-07:00

Time for my latest installment of booksneeze.com review. My new book is called Couples Who Pray, written by Squire Rushnell and Louise DuArt. This dynamic duo travels the country, sharing their stories and the stories of many other couples. Many of these stories are in the book, which is divided into three sections. The first two chapters are devoted to the benefits of intimate prayer, the third

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-4833068162047858612011-03-16T13:31:00.000-07:002011-03-16T13:31:04.955-07:00

My latest book from WaterBrook is the the story of a modern day woman and her link to the past. This book could be considered a historical fiction, because of the character Jane Grey, but this Jane plays a minor role in the story. This is actually two stories in one. I have never really liked the back and forth style of these types of fiction. I guess I am easily confused. I also don't really

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-35916004316368958442011-02-16T12:54:00.000-07:002011-02-16T12:54:11.825-07:00

Because of my religious background, this book jumped out at me from the booksneeze website. Another volume of the Ancient Practices Series, The Sacred Meal by Nora Gallagher gives insight into the Last Supper. This is something I have struggled with in my faith journey. A lot of my concerns were discussed in this book, but it still left me wondering. Most of the other books in this series

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-37155467815673740442011-02-15T20:17:00.000-07:002011-02-15T20:17:37.923-07:00

My English class makes me feel like a prospector looking for gold. Every once in a while there is a shiny nugget, but usually it's just a big pile of dirt. It seems as if many of my classmates just cannot process what the instructor is trying to teach. Either that, or my teacher is used to instructing elementary school children. Half of our allotted class time is spent walking student's through

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-32577838167816730672011-02-09T10:39:00.000-07:002011-02-09T10:39:51.523-07:00

I seem to have hit a wall full of writer's block. It may have something to do with my super busy schedule, which has been put on hold this week by a sick little boy. Stomach bugs are not good. But I have been having a hard time writing lately. It's getting easier for  me to review a book, then it is to write about my life. Don't get me wrong, I love reviewing the books, and my church's library

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-76711711521285137842011-01-30T14:53:00.000-07:002011-01-30T14:53:21.535-07:00

My latest book from booksneeze.com is called The Jesus Inquest, written by Charles Foster. If you decide to pick up this book, be prepared with your Bible, a dictionary, some bookmarks, and possibly Google. There are big words, lots of cross referencing, and some things you might want to do research on yourself. Charles Foster delves into the historical accuracy regarding the death and

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-4275402075778932782011-01-24T17:20:00.000-07:002011-01-24T17:20:44.311-07:00

(I know, it was almost 2 weeks ago. Life has been busy, bear with me!) I have visions of someone with a white sheet and slide projector in my living room. But, surprisingly, I did not take very many pictures this weekend. I have a few: our view from the hotel room, a couple of casino shots, but most of the weekend was spent at the Lodge in Bullhead City and the River walk. Our first night was

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-25970922412028091162011-01-12T08:42:00.000-07:002011-01-12T08:42:05.839-07:00

I found another wonderful publisher doing the same thing booksneeze is. WaterBrook Multnomah Publishers has the same program: get a book for free, review it, post about it. So here's my first book from them. Sun Stand Still by Steven Furtick. Mr. Furtick is the pastor at a church in Charlotte, NC. By page 23 of Steven's book, I was ready to put it down and go set the world on fire. But by page

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-31887013330151684462011-01-10T23:17:00.000-07:002011-01-10T23:17:03.011-07:00

...are not about learning to shoot your own videos. They are regular classes, that are broadcast via closed circuit TV to all the campuses and centers of NPC. This way, one instructor can be in more than one place at a time. Something many people wish they could do. I suppose you could call him SuperTeacher! One classroom is used for multiple classes throughout the day. So, my plan to get to

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-18418520736281788692011-01-09T20:57:00.000-07:002011-01-09T20:57:16.048-07:00

I sat down and wrote everything out today. Ready for it? Here goes: Sunday: Church. At least that's it. Monday: Evening class. Not looking too bad. Tuesday: Mid-morning class. Still ok. Wednesday: Morning Bible Study. Afternoon class. Evening class. Going to be a long day, but still pretty good. Thursday: Early release for the kids. Girl Scouts. Pretty easy day. Friday: Every other week, clean

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-49145373545370342772011-01-04T09:17:00.000-07:002011-01-04T09:17:17.821-07:00

A few years ago, I watched this home decorating show. The family they were talking to called themselves 'minimalists.' Their home looked like a hotel room. Even the kid's room was spotless. Personal items were removed from sight at all times, except when they were in use. I hated it. Who wants to live in a hotel? I like a home to look lived in. I like drawings on the fridge, toys on the floor (

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-79927341238260351972010-12-30T22:28:00.000-07:002010-12-30T22:28:07.190-07:00

This December has been a time of loss. Two wonderful people who were part of my church went home to God. More wonderful community members suffered tragic and untimely deaths. All in the few weeks before Christmas. Losing someone at anytime during the year is hard, but Christmas is a time for family, celebration, love, and wonder; not a time to mourn. I am blessed to have my children. At times

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-17234041297295298082010-12-29T15:53:00.000-07:002010-12-29T15:53:30.669-07:00

I got my new book from booksneeze.com on Christmas Eve. Needless to say, it has taken me a while to read this one. But it was worth it. In Constant Prayer is a look at the daily offices, or the practice of praying at set times during the day. Robert Benson's style of writing is refreshing and down to earth. His humor, while self-depreciating, is enough to make anyone laugh. His openness and

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-14162932443621754262010-12-21T09:34:00.000-07:002010-12-21T09:34:11.802-07:00

Registered for classes the other day. I may have overdone it. Fourteen credits this year. Photography--again, Math--again, English--again, and a couple of AIS classes--again. The new thing this year is my internship. We have a couple of friends who have put their entire life savings on the line and opened a pet food/feed/hay store here in the White Mountains. With one employee, things are

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-35926367719180355352010-12-15T08:31:00.000-07:002010-12-15T08:31:30.243-07:00

I love music. Everything from jazz to country to hip hop. But what I listen to most is my Christian music. My cell phone is also a MP3 player, and it is full of Point of Grace, Caedmon's Call, Third Day, Tenth Avenue North, and many other wonderful contemporary Christian singers. It is also full of my favorite hymns, because even though I love the contemporary singers, these songs have been

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-83580021659740898012010-12-03T15:04:00.000-07:002010-12-03T15:04:34.637-07:00

I have a pillow. My Mom bought it for me when I was pregnant with my daughter. It's a body pillow. And it's 9 years old. Over the course of my married life, I have cuddled more with this bag o' fluff more than my husband (may have something to do with the period where he worked for the mine and was gone 4 days at a time.) It's lost its color, it's fluffiness, and it's pillowcase. But, after all

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-86150236013857224512010-11-24T17:39:00.000-07:002010-11-24T17:39:45.274-07:00

I struggle with the commercialism of Jesus' birth. It has become so ingrained in our society that Christmas means shopping, eating, and office parties. On one hand, I want to make December 25th all about my God, and his Son who came here to save me. On the other hand, I love the looks on my kids faces when they open that shiny, wrapped package and find something they've "ALWAYS wanted!!" It

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-76959898373919541742010-11-21T22:32:00.000-07:002010-11-21T22:32:40.015-07:00

I got a couple of e-book from booksneeze.com. I don't like e-books. I like to hold a book in my hand, I like to lay on the floor with a book in my hand, getting comfortable in whatever way possible. However, I was bound and determined to try something new. Both books were written by Andy Andrews. One, The Boy Who Changed the World, is written for children, and the other one, The Butterfly Effect

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-86254082831848725272010-11-18T19:00:00.000-07:002010-11-18T19:00:37.923-07:00

I know I have mentioned karaoke a few times, but I want to invite you in to our little world. It used to be the first Saturday of every month, but we have decided to start doing it every Saturday.  So, every weekend, we get all the gear ready and head to the Lodge when Mike gets off of work. Since the Lodge is a private club, smoking is allowed in the bar, so I make sure to take eye drops. Even

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-7378507517680135862010-11-04T11:22:00.000-07:002010-11-04T11:22:24.107-07:00

My latest book from booksneeze.com. It literally took me less than 2 hours to read from cover to cover. (Which is why I am blowing my 'one blog per day' rule to post this one.) This book is the story of a pastor and his family. More specifically, a pastor and his son. When his son was just shy of 4 years old, he had an emergency appendectomy. During his time under anesthesia, little Colton has a

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-43129375369725589372010-11-04T10:41:00.000-07:002010-11-04T10:41:56.320-07:00

Growing up, I was surrounded by strong women. Strong in the Lord and strong willed, if not strong in body. Now that I know a few weak women, there are times when I feel myself being pulled into their lifestyle of depression, anger, and self pity. I thought I was strong. But I am only strong with God at my side. That's why the women I grew up with seemed so capable. They had God, right there

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-48374381799213388842010-10-29T09:25:00.000-07:002010-10-29T09:25:30.388-07:00

I try to stay away from the scary and morbid costumes, but this year Emma decided she wanted to be a witch, and Robbie wanted to be a wizard. So I got some fabric and made a couple of robes. Emma's has pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns on it. Robbie's has stars and shooting stars on his. They each got a hat, and Mike is making Emma an 'authentic' broom. Rob has a wand, too. I have kind of outgrown

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-54323010110940991582010-10-13T08:32:00.000-07:002010-10-13T08:32:35.307-07:00

I've been blocked lately. Life has gotten to be a bit too hectic, and I am in a rut. To make it worse, all those wonderful old stories I was going to post... Yeah, they're on the desktop computer that is dead. I keep starting all these new posts, and then I get discouraged, distracted, or disinterested and they go away. I think I need a change. No, I know I need a change. So, to start off

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-91612462946856267192010-10-06T08:19:00.000-07:002010-10-06T08:19:06.773-07:00

My newest book from booksneeze.com is a children's Bible. More specifically, an International Children's Bible. This version has computer graphic illustrations, a dictionary and index, and maps. Now, I can't read the whole thing. Well, I could, it would just take me a while. So I decided to pick one of my favorite stories to read and to scan through the other pages. I chose to read Esther. This

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-16512588001723994312010-10-03T19:54:00.000-07:002010-10-03T19:54:57.921-07:00

We've had a decrease in egg production lately, and decided to get rid of the older chickens. We kept the bantam hen, Oddball, and another hen, Wimpy from the old ones, and all of the younger ones. Before we got rid of all the 'adults', I had a dream that they hadn't stopped laying, but they were hiding them from us to get baby chickens. In my dream, there was a kayak in the coop, (don't ask me

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-12176090910892323232010-10-01T14:59:00.000-07:002010-10-01T14:59:15.885-07:00

or at least trying to... The financial aid department is conducting an essay contest for the students at my school. One essay from each campus will be picked, and that student will receive a new HP mini Netbook. I figured what the heck. Want to read my essay? It only took me about 30 minutes to write, so I'm not holding my breath or anything... How the HP Netbook MiniWill Help Advance My

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-4908595584326520682010-09-25T11:44:00.000-07:002010-09-25T11:44:16.720-07:00

A while ago I wrote under a pen name. I will not give it to you, it was a way to anonymously get some stuff off my chest. I just found all my old writings saved on our computer. I think a couple of them are ready to have my name attached to them. So you will see some of my 'free-writing' pop up from time to time. Some of them are truths, some are fiction, some are fiction based on truth. I'll

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-82931178586094125932010-09-23T19:09:00.000-07:002010-09-23T19:09:55.004-07:00

There are a lot of things that one person can do. Lives are changed every day by the actions of just one person. Good things can happen. But bad things can happen as well. One person can bring about good things, and one person can ruin things for others. Stereotypes are based on the initial actions of one person, and grow because of another person's judgments on those events. Who was the first

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-91370207487917227702010-09-22T08:57:00.000-07:002010-09-22T08:57:10.009-07:00

This adage can apply to a lot of things. We got a new puppy, Daisy, who likes to chew things. Well, she likes to chew everything but her toys. Just when I think she's broken the habit, I end up chasing her around the back yard, trying to get my slipper back. Grief is like that too. One minute, I'm doing ok, living my life, the next minute I hear a song, and I lose it. I know Mom's in a better

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-15394117307620204242010-09-21T08:26:00.000-07:002010-09-21T08:26:35.297-07:00

I decided to go in a different direction when I chose my last book from booksneeze. I picked a children's book. I will admit, I picked it because the main character's name is Emma. This picture book is about Emma, and her dog Shu-Shu, who get invited to a birthday party for the King. They bring gifts for the King, but on the way to the castle, they meet people who need the gifts. A cold and

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-88439440722787850672010-09-12T09:59:00.000-07:002010-09-12T09:59:23.045-07:00

Yet again, it seems like God is trying to tell me something. It seems like every time I am struggling with an issue, resources are put in front of me to help me dig out of the hole I have put myself in. This time, it's a new book by Max Lucado, Outlive Your Life.  This time, Mr. Lucado looks at the book of Acts and the actions of the disciples. He gives modern day insight to the works of these

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-77229157306121530662010-09-03T20:48:00.001-07:002010-09-03T20:51:43.770-07:00

There are a lot of things I am afraid of. Not the afraid-of-bees-kind of afraid, although they terrify me. More of the afraid-of-failure-kind. Today, I gave voice to my fears. That's really hard, when you do that. It's hard to look at yourself and say, "This is what I fear the most." But once you do, it's really liberating. Because once you know for sure what your afraid of, once you give

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-26611155471497254042010-08-28T13:56:00.000-07:002010-08-28T13:56:19.970-07:00

...so when I picked this book, Let's Do Lunch, from booksneeze.com, I was not at all sure what to expect. Since I have never read a book like this before, I'm not sure what is "typical" for a diet/weight loss book. But if this is what they are all like, I will probably never read another one again. The introduction and first chapter read like a brochure. These chapters were all about why you

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-87382499107282273732010-08-25T13:42:00.000-07:002010-08-25T13:42:01.629-07:00

Music plays a big part in my life. Those songwriters really know how to touch your heart, make you say "I know that feeling!" I have playlists, cd's, mp3 files, and even cassette tapes with music that tells part of my story. Mixed tapes from my pre-pubescent childhood reflect my siblings and parents preferences. CDs from high school that my friends and I listened to constantly. Country songs I

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-87665872329955650802010-08-19T07:18:00.000-07:002010-08-19T07:18:15.202-07:00

School starts today. For me, I mean. The kids started last week. My actual classes don't start until Monday, but my internet class has started today. Have I mentioned before that I dislike internet courses? I really like having an instructor there face to face. I struggled with my last class. Unfortunately, this required class is only available via internet. I could have chosen a different class

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-67625871410718905952010-08-01T09:14:00.000-07:002010-08-01T09:14:01.644-07:00

Yesterday, there was a hummingbird catch, tag, & release, along with lectures, displays, specialists, and a whole bunch of other stuff. We decided to go. Which was our mistake. It's about an hour drive to the reserve where the event was going on. My mother-in-law, the kids, and I got up early, and left for the wildlife preserve at 6:30 a.m. Forty-five minutes later, we cleared the open, empty

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-46123040203034220582010-07-30T22:32:00.000-07:002010-07-30T22:32:33.645-07:00

Got a new book! I was getting burned out on the self-help/non-fiction, so I picked a fiction book this time. Hopefully, I can do it justice. The title is Angel Song, and it was written by Sheila Walsh and Kathryn Cushman. I read the back of the book before I dove into it, and right away noticed a typographical error. Normally, I probably would not have minded, but it brings my Mom to mind. The

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-59707311038982827992010-07-27T13:13:00.000-07:002010-07-27T13:13:56.829-07:00

When I first started teaching myself to knit and crochet, I was content with simple projects that were quick and easy. In fact, the first thing I made was a hat from a book of quick 2-8 hour projects. Of course, it took me about 2 weeks to finish it, but I did it! Now that I have started going outside my comfort zone, working on projects that challenge me a bit, I have set my sights on some of

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-6621425602298531192010-07-14T10:14:00.000-07:002010-07-14T10:14:06.653-07:00

I love Max Lucado. When we lived down in the Valley, I studied a few of his books with my church group. So when I saw this book, I had to have it. More of the same thing: On the cover, it says "From the writings of Max Lucado" If you have read any of his other works, do not be surprised to find yourself reading some familiar stories. As irritated as this made me--why should I take up space on

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-66371950016459398802010-07-13T10:17:00.000-07:002010-07-13T10:17:23.474-07:00

Working on a couple of crochet/knit projects. Trying to use up the yarn I have, slowly but surely. Made a small frog for a friend (no, I am not keeping it for myself!) But I am working on a purse for me, and I have everything I need to make myself a pair of socks. I also got my new book from booksneeze.com. Cast of Characters by Max Lucado. One of my favorite authors EVER! Still working on a

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-47814055650295536002010-06-27T09:47:00.000-07:002010-06-27T09:47:50.626-07:00

My latest booksneeze.com acquisition is the book by Richard Stearns, entitled The Hole in Our Gospel. He is the president of World Vision U.S. This issue is something I have struggled with. On one hand, the suffering of the poor people around the world is a heartbreaking and desperate situation, one that Mr. Stearns gives us insight to throughout this book. On a...political, or patriotic...note,

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-44965231062858621302010-06-24T07:17:00.000-07:002010-06-24T07:17:38.332-07:00

Never go quite as you want them to. But we are plugging along. The kids had church camp to start off the month of June. That went better than expected. We got 12 new baby chickens, bringing our total to 50. Then we lost a couple, and now we're at 48. After church camp, we did Girl Scout camp. Except I got sick the last day, so we missed the water fun. But the good news, I guess you could call

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-30347640169455960372010-06-02T23:22:00.000-07:002010-06-02T23:22:14.247-07:00

May was hectic to say the least. And it looks like June is not going to be any easier. My calendar is already booked, and it's only the 2nd. The good thing, though is that school is out for the summer. I passed all my classes, and held onto my 4.0!! YEAH! The kids both got promoted to the next grade--we all knew that was going to happen. Some friends of ours have opened a feed store here in town

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-13739031322554656692010-05-05T12:41:00.001-07:002010-05-05T12:41:42.420-07:00

The #1 reason to have a night light in the kids room? Because if there is no light, the tooth fairy cannot see where the tooth pillow is. Then when she does find it, she cannot get the button undone. Once the pocket has been opened-without any light-the tooth fairy is likely to DROP the tooth (luckily on her foot, so she found it by touch.)  After the tooth has been retrieved, the tooth

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-49597424010637586682010-04-26T10:25:00.003-07:002010-04-26T10:44:53.727-07:00

I love living here, don't get me wrong. This is a great place to raise kids, I have met some wonderful people, and I am at a school I love (literally, I'm writing this in the computer lab.)There are some downsides to small town life, however. Take today for instance. I had to go to the doctors this morning and get some blood work done. After that, I have nothing to do until Rob gets out of school

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-65876168250580961312010-04-22T20:57:00.000-07:002010-04-22T20:58:22.879-07:00

The day I received my new book from booksneeze, I received a couple of others that I had ordered. I faced a serious dilemma--read the new book and review it, read a book by my favorite author, or read a book that I love but never got to own (until now.) I tried to multitask, but with school, girl scouts, census stuff, crochet stuff, and everything else books got kind of put on hold. So I finally

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-33550003304102510382010-04-21T21:17:00.005-07:002010-05-02T12:49:08.297-07:00

When I received the rest of Mom's knitting and crochet stuff, I found a handwritten pattern for a rosary case. Once I got good at crochet, I decided to make one. Well, I made it, and it actually turned out looking good. I passed it on to my sister, but I am in the process of making a second one for the other sister. I decided that I want to put this pattern out for everyone to see and use. I

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-5109167008449719232010-04-15T09:01:00.002-07:002010-04-15T09:28:15.950-07:00

I have noticed in myself lately, the desire to simplify. There are a number of different factors that have accounted for my wish to declutter and clean up my home, my life, and my to-do list.My original plan was to fill up a large trash bag with things to get rid of, and haul it off to the thrift store. Then one bag became two, and there are some glass and breakable things in a box, to keep them

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-76491894938031998152010-03-23T11:45:00.003-07:002010-04-26T10:47:05.045-07:00

It's spring break here at our home. Luckily, Emma waited to get sick until school was out.... Now we're fighting a fever and sore throat. Yeah!!I got a new book from Booksneeze, too. This one is by Sheila Walsh. "Beautiful Things Happen When a Woman Trusts God. Oh my. I must say, I cried through most of it. Her story, the events, and the bible stories she used, was just what I needed in my life

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-31409120090898139082010-03-07T18:12:00.003-07:002010-03-07T18:22:05.671-07:00

Don't know if I mentioned the fact that I was hired on to work the census. I went to the training for 4 days, and was thrown out into the world to fend for myself. They had told us that it was going to be at least 3 weeks of work. Well, I worked for 2 days. TWO DAYS!! So much for this wonderful pay check I thought was coming. Our "Assigned Area" (AA) took 12 people 6 days to complete. So here I

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-90030065776084374802010-02-23T19:42:00.003-07:002010-02-23T19:54:18.600-07:00

I finished the hat for Emma that I was knitting. She says it doesn't cover her ears, so it looks like I may have to make her another one. I haven't decided yet...I also found a pattern for a crocheted bun cover, like the ones Mom used to have. That was pretty simple to make. I finished it in just a couple of days.Another 'project' I have finished was the book that my sis-in-law wrote. I was

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-12859444933552003622010-02-13T13:59:00.003-07:002010-02-13T14:16:12.173-07:00

Luckily, it is not me, or my kids, mostly extended family, but it still sucks!! First my MIL, then my SIL, then my GIL (Grandma-in-law??) I would say that it must be the water, but none of them live in the same town, so that theory is blown out of the water.On another note, we are becoming more and more hillbilly, if you can believe it! Currently under construction in the back yard is a 20 foot

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-34089091906797924462010-02-10T14:31:00.003-07:002010-04-26T10:48:41.951-07:00

My review of Tithing: Test Me in This. This book was not what I expected at all. I wasn't sure what to expect, quite honestly. It blended nicely the use of Biblical text and real world situations to show tithing as more than an "old, outdated practice." Each chapter is written using it's subjects verbage and wording, which gives it a nice variety. My only problem is that chapter 7 is written in

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-44342988013495624332010-02-10T08:54:00.003-07:002010-04-26T10:49:01.383-07:00

A few weeks ago I found a website called booksneeze.com. This is a program that bloggers can sign up for. You get to pick a book to read and review. Then, here's the best part, you get to keep the book you pick.When I signed up, there was only one book available for review. A book on tithing. In fact, the title is Tithing. Since I have been struggling with this particular practice, I thought it

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-59502356913532667132010-02-01T22:31:00.003-07:002010-02-01T22:38:32.181-07:00

I started this project with some of Mom's old house dresses. Cut them into squares, and made little pillows for the grand kids. I got creative, and decided to put little pockets on them, so that each kid could have a picture of themselves with Grandma D.So I need pictures now. I really wanted ones of just the grand kid that gets the pillow, and Grandma. We have so many pictures of ALL the

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-54712988233672476442010-01-31T13:09:00.003-07:002010-01-31T13:33:03.633-07:00

A new pizza place opened up near the kids bus stop. The week they opened, Mike had monday off, so we decided to check it out. With all the balloons and grand opening signs, we were suprised to see the closed sign on the door. Apparently they had thier grand opening that Sunday, but are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Not sure why the balloons and stuff were still up, but whatever....So today, I

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-86025329527749466892010-01-29T21:33:00.003-07:002010-01-29T22:08:55.087-07:00

This horrible disease is common with most hobbies. Take up scrapbooking? You MUST have all the gadgets and doodads required to perfect your albums. How about painting? There are thousands of paintbrushes and canvases and paints out there, and you have to have them all!!The problem with some of these hobbies is that they can be expensive. Take photography, for instance. Even if you are digital,

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-69342401848673401952010-01-27T17:25:00.002-07:002010-01-28T09:12:45.058-07:00

You are up to your elbows in soapy dishwater, and you look out the kitchen window, and you see two nice, BIG elk in your backyard. Then, all you can find is your digital camera, and you forget you are in your slippers, and you run out the door. Then your feet fall off, because you stepped in a nice pile of snow, and the elks kinda mosey off while you are hopping around cursing the snow, and the

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-64435835553654245212010-01-25T12:31:00.002-07:002010-01-25T12:39:25.216-07:00

As some of you may know, I love photography. A lot. So, I was messing around here on blogger--when I should have been doing homework--and looking at random blogs. While the photography ones interested me, it took forever for some of the pics to load. Which is a bummer, and why I don't post very many of my pics on here....Wait, have I posted any photos on here? I can't remember. How horrible.See,

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-30382854077951531612010-01-24T17:35:00.002-07:002010-01-24T17:39:38.677-07:00

Mom always said she wanted to volunteer in a hospital maternity ward, where she could cuddle newborns and give advice to new moms. The closest she ever got to that was working the front desk at a local hospital.I want to start that. I want to do that. For Mom. Grandma D Ministries.

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-14262599963058864272010-01-21T13:23:00.003-07:002010-01-21T13:45:27.464-07:00

Classic play on words. Been around forever. And I feel no shame at stealing it for my use. Except, it's not quite accurate, because while town has been overrun by the white fluffy stuff, our little home on the outskirts has become waterlogged. Nothin' but rain, rain, rain over here.So it's very hard for me to fathom the reasoning behind the superintendent's desire to call a snow day. But my

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-73837980002844215532010-01-19T14:33:00.003-07:002010-01-19T14:57:55.046-07:00

So much for getting on here more!I was cruising Blogs today, and I had a thought... Does anyone really read me? I mean, read my blog? I have not told family I am on here, and only a few friends. So what can I do to get my name out there? How do I make myself appealing to the masses?It is almost every person's desire to be known. To be recognised, famous, etc. Why should I be any different. I want

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-42361832830738878452010-01-01T21:32:00.002-07:002010-01-01T21:40:14.279-07:00

Wow, we are dull. This was my New Years Eve night:11:30 p.m.- We finished watching Inglorious Bastards **not my favorite, but OK** and I got in the shower.11:50 p.m.- PJs on and in bed. "turn it to channel 5, hon, lets see what's on." Nothing, so he goes back to the demolition derby show.11:58 p.m.- Demolition derby over, back to channel 5.12:00 a.m.- "Happy New Year's Babe" kiss, kiss. Roll over

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-29309411262109895522009-12-30T19:01:00.004-07:002009-12-30T19:20:24.511-07:00

With school, the kids, and life, priorities get shifted, and while I love to blog, home and happiness comes first. Unfortunately, this means my online life can be put on the back burner for a while.So, I know the last time I blogged was back in March, and I need to get some things off my chest.Since then, I have finished my first semester of school, started my second semester, and finished my

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-27479722833365307872009-03-11T10:34:00.004-07:002009-03-11T10:43:00.668-07:00

I just seems so redundant. I did get my roll of film developed, and I went into the darkroom on Monday to get some prints developed. AMAZING, If I do say so myself... Even the aide said they were good. There's one that I got of a moth, I chased this silly moth around the park for almost a half hour before I could get the perfect picture. Anyways, the aide said it looked like a digital rendering,

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-47471113164553962062009-03-05T14:04:00.002-07:002009-03-05T14:14:07.839-07:00

My motivation to update this blog has been overridden by the research project my English class is requireing.Along with the fact that it seems like it's the same thing every day, over and over, and I really have NO idea what I am doing with this project.Good news, though. I developed my first roll of film last night. I did all of my assignments on the one roll, and now all that is left is to

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-23547656381662210472009-02-27T12:27:00.003-07:002009-02-27T12:33:15.812-07:00

Not much going on. Get work done by Wednesday morning, Girl Scouts in the afternoon, turn in work, go to Photography, go home, sleep, wake up, go to English, try to understand what's going on and repeat the cycle.I did get some good pictures of the kids yesterday, and I'll be all done with my first roll of film for Photog by Sunday.Time to make Mac & Cheese... Yummy!

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-35477880304425887602009-02-23T20:17:00.002-07:002009-02-23T20:49:25.333-07:00

The census bureau is hiring for the 2010 census, so I went today to their testing. Twenty-eight questions to be answered in 30 minutes. And here I thought I didn't have to worry about tests until May...And now I have to wait and see if they even need an extra worker in my area. They are hiring from now to May of 2010, so there is a good chance that I won't get a call until after Christmas of next

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-75935625237181512992009-02-22T15:57:00.004-07:002009-02-22T16:11:57.754-07:00

I took a photography class back in high school ( have I mentioned that before?) Anyways, I had a roll of film that never got developed. Since it was professional hand rolled film, I couldn't take it to Walgreens and have them develop it, so I sat on it (figuratively) for the last 6 years. Well, Wednesday, I finally got to work with it.Here's the twist. I thought it was film from my visit to my

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-79092111390860520902009-02-19T15:38:00.003-07:002009-02-19T15:54:05.529-07:00

First and Foremost:::Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, my BFF! After all the drama with the stupid floppy disks, I am supremely grateful not to have to worry about it anymore.Ok, so onto the research paper. We spent 45 minutes in the school library today learning about the different resources we have available to us for our research needs. There's a lot of cool stuff I wish I had been

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-34795029695616017462009-02-17T18:48:00.002-07:002009-02-17T18:55:33.323-07:00

So I haven't been going to my Tuesday classes because it's just easier to be here when the kids get home, instead of trying to find a sitter that (1) I trust and (2) is reliable.The instructor doesn't care, as long as I turn the work in.I just have to get the work done...What I really need is someone willing to trade room/board/and meals for watching the kids when I need someone. Like that's

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-16107528843776540802009-02-14T11:37:00.003-07:002009-02-14T12:08:21.865-07:00

Trying to get caught up in Basic Keyboarding. Its amazing how nice having 4 hours a week for just keyboarding helps...I'm all done with my Intro to Windows class. Since it was all just the basics, and I've been using computers since High school, that class was pretty simple.I have decided that, besides photography, my MS Office class is my favorite. I get to create, edit, change, etc all sorts

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-67334124080488085642009-02-12T11:34:00.002-07:002009-02-12T11:40:06.316-07:00

I have a camera, I have film, I have the desire to take pictures. Tomorrow after the kids go to school, I will go have my Italian cream soda at my coffee shop, get some homework done, and go shoot some pictures. I CANNOT WAIT!!!!Time to work on keyboarding, again!

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-63332239767578530352009-02-11T09:32:00.003-07:002009-02-11T09:43:19.967-07:00

Don't worry, despite the title, this is a school related post... Just not my school.We spent yesterday -snow day- writing Valentines card for the kid's classes. Do you know how hard it is to make my son write a card for every kid? That one's mean, this one is too small, that kid isn't nice to me, this kid isn't nice to everyone, etc, etc, etc. If he had his way, there would be one card for his '

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-60033064820811877802009-02-10T08:50:00.003-07:002009-02-10T08:53:31.091-07:00

Got some pics back from Walgreens. Some good ones, some horrible (thanks to a stupid camera.) Since we have a crappy scanner, they aren't showing up on the computer very well. The new plan is to use the software at my photography class and scan the negatives. I think that might work better. We'll see.

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-50595491347578789812009-02-09T10:32:00.003-07:002009-02-09T10:41:41.521-07:00

Things have been so busy and hectic, and I was stuck in limbo for a while, but things have *kinda* slowed down.So I was all excited about being hired by hubby's company. It seemed a done deal, they interviewed me, told me to come in for training, then they decide to go with a girl who used to work there that is already trained. WTH??They still want me to train in the next few weeks so I can cover

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-71020034176371409382009-02-05T14:56:00.003-07:002009-02-05T15:00:49.674-07:00

Looks like the part time position is now full time.Looks like what was ok to have kids in the office is now no kids in the office.Looks like what was babysitter no longer needed is now babysitter needed daily.Looks like English is getting easier.Lets hope that nothing else changes....

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-24644262511814621122009-02-04T10:42:00.004-07:002009-02-19T15:56:21.956-07:00

Have I forgotten what classes were like in high school? Did I gloss over in my mind what I went through with homework and tests?I think I was cheated in HS. One thing I do remember is getting easy A's in my math classes. One, because the teacher was sympathetic to the working students, and did not expect or necessarily want the homework returned to her, as long as we did the classwork right.My

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-5968604436441888742009-02-03T20:22:00.002-07:002009-02-03T20:25:52.569-07:00

The company my lovely hubby works for is in need of an office worker. They want me. Am I destined to never finish school?At this point, they just need someone part time. Luckily, three of my classes are computer labs, and I can do most of the work at home.In fact, I need to log off and finish some work....

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854886519549443872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4227066669064452468.post-30709712806818711932009-01-29T10:13:00.003-07:002009-01-29T10:25:29.733-07:00

For today, my only lecture class, and I can't be there... Stuck here with Robbie. I keep thinking today is Friday- but it isn't.I'm going to the school around the time class is over to turn in my homework and get the assignment for next week. Hopefully that's ok with the instructor. I tried to get ahold of him last night, but wasn't able to reach him-or his voicemail- in any way.And, there's a

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