Don’t Throw Out the China
Divorce is hard. Even when it’s for the best it’s not an easy experience. It’s laden with “what if’s,” “should have’s” and “what do I do now’s.” This is my fourth Christmas as a single mom and tonight I’m more…
Angels Wear Plaid
Noticing life out loud since 2011
Angels Wear Plaid
Noticing life out loud since 2011
Beth, just being me
Beth Lee-Browning lives in St. Louis, and is a 'woman of a certain age' who continues to learn how to enjoy life to its fullest. I write about my observations and apply a unique wit, sensitivity, to an underlying theme that “everything is going to be all right.”
The Dreamy Idealist
This morning my brother posted a link to a personality quiz on Facebook. According to the results, he’s an “independent thinker” and I’m a “dreamy idealist.” I wouldn’t be surprised if my friends and maybe even family members wonder about…
The Stockings are Hung and I’m Ready for Christmas Hugs
It’s a cloudy, snowy Sunday. I slept in and had no intention of putting up my Christmas decorations. For the first time in a while I felt a bit lonely today. Thankfully thoughts of cozy evenings with my kids during…
A Table for One
In Nebraska if you go out with friends after work, you meet for drinks. In Pennsylvania (at least in this area) you meet for “happy hour,” which is what I did this past Friday night. This may not sound like…
Being Happy is a Choice not an Enigma
I have never been happier in my life than I am right now. It’s hard to believe that I’ve been living in Pennsylvania for over five years. This year marks the third fall in my house on Pine Grove Road.…
A Serendipitous Walk and The Importance of Teachers
Today I took a walk that was long overdue. It’s not so much that it was overdue from a physical fitness point of view but from a creative standpoint. Since moving to Pennsylvania, one of my favorite past-times has been…
Wasn’t it Just Yesterday?
I remember the conversation like it was yesterday. My Ex and I had been looking for a dog for a few months, with the help of his mom. She was very active in animal rescue and adoption efforts and passed…
Fall, a Season of Ch-ch-ch-Changes
Spring is usually the season we associate with new beginnings and fresh starts. As the plants and trees come back to life after lying dormant during the long winter months our hearts fill with hope. We look forward to the…
I Am Enough
There’s been a turning point in my life. For the past few months I’ve been waffling and worrying about the path I’ve chosen. There have been more than a few sleepless nights and anxious mornings. In addition to the sleepless…
How Many Phone Transfers Does it Take?…
A couple of months ago I got a call from Comcast advising me that my modem was outdated and that I should trade it in for a new one so we could take advantage of the fastest internet connection available.…