Author: Beth
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Moving on
It wasn’t our first choice.When we made the offer on our house, it happened because we were outbid on the house we liked better, driving it up beyond what we could afford. In retrospect, though, perhaps it’s for the best. It was a “forever” kind of house, 4 bedrooms with… Read the rest…
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The Little Lost Chameleon
When I was a kid, I had a lot of cool toys. Some of the toys I started collecting earliest were Littlest Pet Shop animals, which look considerably different today than they did in the 90s. I had quite a few, but my favorite of all was the tiny color-changing… Read the rest…
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What I need is a plan
I am a control freak. Okay, maybe not a control freak, but I’m an organization freak. Actually, that’s not a good description, either. Is there a term for someone who just really, really likes plans and lists? Because that is me. “Just keep your mind on the job.” It’s sort… Read the rest…
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A Tale of Two Rock Sugars
When I went to buy my first ounce of “real” tea, I went to Teavana because it was close and convenient and I could drink it that day, no waiting for shipping. One of the things the salesperson pushed was German rock sugar. No thanks, sales lady, I just want… Read the rest…
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Q&A, volume 3
It’s been a while since I did one of these! The funny thing about questions is that everyone tends to ask the same questions over and over again, meaning it isn’t very often that I get something new to answer. But here’s a small collection of things I’ve been asked… Read the rest…
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Here for the chicken
A lot of people ask me where I get my ideas for books. While some are the sort that come to me as I sit and stew and try to think of a story, my favorites all come from dreams. There’s something weird about the unconscious mind, those completely unfettered… Read the rest…
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Persimmon Tree Tea’s Vintage Black tea
Did you know that over ninety percent of teas purchased in the western part of the world are black teas?Green tea has seen a bit of a rise in the past decade or so, as people become more aware of its excellent health benefits. But black tea remains the traditional… Read the rest…
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