Wonderful Wordless Wednesday
August 26, 2026
R.I.P. Dolly
August 25, 2026
The world lost a very special lady today. Dolly Parton was only 80. Much is being said and written about her today. She had more than 25 number one hits. Song writer, singer, philanthropist, generous friend to all … and so much more. Books for children: that’s one of her legacies. A great lady for many reasons, but she loved Boston Terriers just like we do. So of course I love her and will miss her.
God bless you, Dolly. May your songs bless your heavenly friends, too. Sing on!!
Love, JanBeek
Tattoo?
August 24, 2026
If you had to get a tattoo right now, what would it be and why?
“HAD to get?” That means someone else is in control and s/he would decide… like when they tattooed numbers on the Holocaust victims. Tragic. They had no choice. I would not choose to be tattooed! But if I HAD to and I had a choice, I’d have a tiny heart on the bottom of my foot. “Walk in love!”
Pray
August 17, 2026
How do you deal with uncertainty?
Pray for guidance
Reach out. Ask. Listen. Hear. Obey. Enjoy right choices. Live in gratitude and grace.
Love, JanBeek
A Blest Week
August 16, 2026
We just had the privilege of a week with our son here in Ennis, MT. We loved every minute of that precious time together. While the skies were smoky each day (you couldn’t even see the mountains through the smoke), and it didn’t begin to clear until the day he was leaving, we didn’t let that deter us from having a good time.
Sharing meals together was highlighted by great conversations
Ty’s flight was delayed and he had a challenging set of flights and car trouble… but God made sure his needs were met and he was home that night safe & sound.
We were blessed indeed to have such a blest week!
Love,
Best Local Dish
August 10, 2026
What’s the best local dish you’ve ever eaten while traveling?
My son-in-law, André Solioz, is a phenomenal chef. When we travel to Switzerland to be with him, our daughter, and their family, his food is to die for!! The local dish is cheese fondue and it’s wonderful. But his specialty that I love is a pork roast. Oh, he creates it in such a mouth-watering way. You’d love it! But, his dishes all are amazing!
Hugs, JanBeek
Happy 2nd birthday to our pup, Kenny!!
Just Love
August 7, 2026
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
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
