Ad-Lib Mondays
Going Forward into Growth in the New Year
I’m back a week before I’d intended to be, because on New Year’s Day I decided that this post needed to be as close to the beginning of the year as possible. In 2017, I want to go forward into growth — there always seems to be opportunity for growth as we look at the…
Read MoreFriends and Family Make the Holidays SHINE!
From a treasure trove of picture books gifted to me by a dear friend, there are two I want to share with you today. (There will be others as the blog year and the alphabet continue.) They celebrate the joys of family and friends, and so are perfect for this season. Title: Friends Stick Together…
Read MoreA Time for Evaluation, Reflection, and Celebration!
Today, December 12th, is my birthday. As it happens, it is one of those special birthdays that only comes around once every ten years. Today I am sixty. (That boggles my mind somewhat. Where did those years go?) I’m writing this on the eve of my birthday. A friend emailed me this evening, asking if…
Read MoreDwayne Brenna’s New Novel, NEW ALBION — Book Recommendation
Usually when I feature a novel by someone named Brenna, it is by one of my favorite writers (and my cousin), Beverley Brenna. Today, I’m delighted to introduce you to Bev’s husband, Dwayne, whose first novel is hot off the press. This isn’t Dwayne’s first foray into authorship, however. He has written nonfiction, delving into…
Read More‘Tis the Season for Sharing Books!
Have you ever used a bookmobile? Hey, wait a second, Beth – bookmobile begins with B. You’ve already done B. Bear with me a moment, and you will C where I’m going with this. 😉 Bookmobiles are marvelous inventions that bring books to people who otherwise wouldn’t have access. Here in North America, there is…
Read MoreBookmarks
I used to collect bookmarks. I had a whole little basket full of them. Most I had purchased, or someone had made for me. One, a friend brought back from England for me. It was a representation of a “jam butty” – a piece of bread with jam smeared on it. This and other bookmarks…
Read MoreBlogging by the letter (and sharing a book)
After the events of last week, it’s difficult to get back to blogging as usual, but I am going to try. In an effort to keep me on course with my blogging here this year, I’ve decided to take inspiration from the A-Z Challenge that happens every April. Don’t worry – I won’t post daily!…
Read MoreSummer Reading — Time for Recommendations
It’s time to wind down the blog for the summer here at By Word of Beth. How are you planning to spend your summer? While I’ll still be editing (if you’re looking for a freelance editor, check my services out at Flubs2Fixes), and I’ll still be writing, I’ll be taking things a bit easier than…
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