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About beth

Ann Arbor-ite writes about enjoying life with all of its ironies and surprises.

“nothing is so strong as gentleness. nothing is so gentle as real strength.” – frances de sales

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ann arbor’s mayor chris taylor,

supporting

the childrens’ peace and unity march.

i am so proud of my city

and

the compassionate hearts within.

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“master the divine techniques of the art of peace and no enemy will dare to challenge you.”
— ueshiba

 

let it be.

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super moon shining through the trees

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“and when the night is cloudy, there is still a light that shines on me. 

shine until tomorrow, let it be.’

-john lennon

catch.

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 an autumn afternoon in ann arbor on the huron river

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“slow down and everything you are chasing will come around and catch you.”  

~john de paola


straw poll.

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maybe…

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“the chief danger in life is that you may take too many precautions. “

-alfred adler

treasures.

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“i have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion.

these three are your greatest treasures.”
-lao tzu

some days.

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credits: fineartamerica, zazzle.com, purple clover

after.

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“history is nothing if not an epic tale of missed opportunities.”

-graydon carter

to do list.

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1. vote.

2. go have a donut.

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photo credit: the dexter bakery

tired.

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one more day

until the election

and i am tired.

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“i am tired of talk that comes to nothing.”

-chief joseph

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image credit: google images

family, food and football.

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who knew that ordering

a new grocery delivery service 

would lead to a commercial

and

a visit from

detroit lions’ player, golden tate

when he turned out to be

the surprise delivery guy?

another fun life adventure

for my middle daughter h, and her family.

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“i’ll try anything. what are they gonna do, kick me out of show business?”

-penny marshall