What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Just Love
August 7, 2026
Birthdays
August 3, 2026
“Birthdays mark time. But they also give us a chance to focus on what really matters in our lives; to recommit ourselves to the values we believe in, to the people we care about, and to the work still left to do.” (A quote from Michelle Obama as she celebrates Barack’s 65th)
I celebrated my 87th last month, and Michelle’s quote really spoke to me. Yes, birthdays do mark time. But I agree, they give us a chance to gather together with people we really care about, and recommit ourselves to the values we believe in.
My values are mirrored by Pete Buttigieg in his “Rules of the Road”
Hugs, JanBeek
Carpé Diem
August 2, 2026
If you had to give one life-changing tip, what would it be?
Seize the Day! Live in the Now!
God Bless You!
Hugs,
JanBeek
Basic Skill
August 1, 2026
What’s a skill you consider basic, that most people don’t actually know how to do?
Listen
… in a crowd? Or
Do we really know how to listen? Or are we just thinking about what we’re gonna say next?
Listening is a basic skill that takes a lifetime to learn.
Are you a good listener?
Hugs from JanBeek
Wordless July Wednesday
July 29, 2026
Love ya, Laina. Hugs, MomBee
Our Church Choir
July 28, 2026
What’s a song lyric that has stuck with you forever?
Last Sunday our Madison Valley Presbyterian church choir sang “I Want Jesus to Walk With Me.” Those lyrics won’t leave my head!
Go to YouTube music and check out that wonderful song!🎶
Wordless Wednesday Joy
July 22, 2026
Love, JanBeek
July 21, 2026
What app eats up most of your screen time — and do you even feel bad about it?
WhatsApp – communicating daily with daughter in Switzerland and bonus daughter in Baltimore. Such a blessing. No, I don’t feel bad about it. I am grateful!♥️👍🏽
Pinch Me
July 19, 2026
We say, “Pinch me” when we see something too beautiful or experience something too wonderful to be real. Yesterday I needed you to pinch me more than once.
A great day and I wish you coulda joined me.
Beautiful Madison Range
July 15, 2026
Such a gorgeous evening to sit out on the deck!
Love, JanBeek
