Celebrating How Friendships Deepen Our Stories

Beth VogtBeth K. Vogt, Friendship, Fun, Giveaway, gratitude, Identity, In Others' Words, Life, perspective, Quotes, Relationships, story, trust 9 Comments

  Being Brave Enough to Say Yes to Each Other @bethvogt   I had a belated birthday party a few days ago. I gathered together a group of my special friends, who agreed to dress up and go out to dinner. My friend, Mary, even supplied me with a pink “Birthday Girl” sash, which ensured I was covered in glitter …

In Others’ Words: Win or Lose … Like It!

Beth Vogtcompetition, In Others' Words, Quotes 16 Comments

  I’ve seen poor losers … and I’ve seen poor winners, too. I’m not impressed when people sulk when they lose a game. I feel bad for a team when their coach is a poor loser and yells at them … or worse, walks away from them. I also don’t respect poor winners. You know what I mean: those people …

In Others’ Words: Humility

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, Life, Uncategorized 22 Comments

There’s nothing like a good friend — or two — to keep you humble. The best of friends celebrate your successes when they are nothing more than dreams. These friends cheer you on, assuring you that you can do it, you will do it — whatever “it” is you’re pursuing. The best of friends tell you it’s okay to cry …

Catch a Falling Star FB Party: Still Smiling

Beth VogtFun 7 Comments

Yes, I am still smiling about my “Catch a Falling Star” FB party — and it happened two days ago! The best part of the party for me? Talking with everyone who joined the celebration. Yes, “talking” meant typing … and refreshing the Facebook page multiple times … and scrolling up and down (and repeat, repeat, repeat) — but it …