Fear and Wisdom

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One of the greatest lessons I’ve learned over the past few months is how to work through and move beyond my fears. This knowledge has liberated me in how I handle adversity, and I am no longer b... Read More

Be

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I am just being me. AmyNature Girl. Mom. Wife. Friend. Photographer. Sewer. Crafter. Artist. To borrow a phrase – “Yeet Ye Riche” seaofestrogen.com... Read More

Wow – Snow?

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I  actually really do love snow.  I love how quiet and peaceful it makes the world look, and how pretty it makes parts 0f our world that might not be so otherwise.  Last night it snowed.  I think ... Read More

Just for Fun

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1. Full name – Amy Jeanette Betts 2. Nickname – Velvet, Aim, Aimers, Bestie 3. Zodiac sign – Aquarius 4. Hobbies – Hunting, Camping, Photography 5. Hair – Brown 6. Eyes &... Read More

I Unplugged and Lived Through It!

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What happens when a self-proclaimed Internet/Cell Phone/Social Media junkie has to unplug for a week? Completely. Cut-off. No compromise. At first, they panic.  The wonder what they are going to do t... Read More

Gimme the Vices!

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I’m feeling a bit lazy these days because I seem to mostly be posting a single picture with a caption, or a cartoon, or something similar, but I just haven’t had the time or energy to do m... Read More

Stressed Out

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For many reasons: Returning to school full-time. Girls’ activities (5 activities at the same time and only one me) Living two-plus hours away from Emma. Balancing my homework with girls homework... Read More

Dead Sexy

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So says the Grammar Cop . . . AmyNature Girl. Mom. Wife. Friend. Photographer. Sewer. Crafter. Artist. To borrow a phrase – “Yeet Ye Riche” seaofestrogen.com... Read More

Grammar Cop Humor

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I saw this on my friend Jeff’s Facebook page, and I had to post it to show my Grammar Cop parents . . . I guess I should add that if you ask my daughters, I qualify as a Grammar Cop, too! AmyNat... Read More

Today I Learned

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that even though I managed just fine, crutches and a college campus do not get along well.  I didn’t have any accidents, I’m just completely worn out from walking all over with them. AmyN... Read More

Explain the Name of Your Blog

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Post-A-Day 2011:  Explain the Name of Your Blog and Why You Chose It Growing up, I did not have a lot of friends who were girls for a couple reasons; there was only one other girl my age in our neigh... Read More

Loss vs. Gain

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The past eight months have been a real struggle for me.  My self-esteem, pride, and emotions have taken a ride on what seems to be the craziest roller-coaster I’ve ever experienced.  Every t... Read More