Reaping the Benefits of Intentional Conversations with Family

Beth Vogtacceptance, choices, dreams, encouragement, family, Friendship, Fun, goals, gratitude, hope, laughter, Life, listen, Love, perspective, Quotes, Relationships 10 Comments

  A week ago, I exchanged my usual daily outfit of leggings and a Life is Good T-shirt for a casual-nice outfit accessorized with jewelry and a touch of makeup. The occasion? A girls’ night out with four of my favorite people: my daughters, Katie Beth, Amy, Christa, and my daughter-in-love Meagan. We’d reserved a table several weeks in advance …

In Others’ Words: Are You Interested?

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, Quotes, Relationships 14 Comments

Take a close look at the graphic for today’s blog. Do you see what I see … the shape etched in that insignificant stone? When I saw it during my early morning walk a few days ago, I stopped and stared and yes, took a photo. There’s a heart shape outlined in that stone. It’s not perfect, but it’s there. …

In Others’ Words: Think and Wonder

Beth VogtLife, Quotes, Reality 26 Comments

“Think and wonder. Wonder and think.” ~Dr. Seuss,  American writer & poet Here’s the wonderful thing about being a writer: It has forced me to think and wonder. Some days it feels as if all I do is think and wonder. Wonder and think. (And, no, I don’t just wonder why I decided to become a writer, although there are those …