Category Archives: Uncategorized

A Hundred Reasons to Cry or Smile by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on April 3, 2017 by

  I love to stare at this photo of my grandson, Preston, and the family dog, Ella, who sleeps with him each night. Like most dogs, she’s a goofy friend whose energetic play brings smiles and laughter to all of … Continue reading →

Posted in dogs, Doing Life Together, Faith, Hope, Pets, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments

Love Letter Begs for Date

Posted on January 31, 2017 by

Love Letter Begs for Date by Betty Mason Arthurs   Long before the internet and online dating sites, young ladies communicated with potential “matches” by letter, hand-written or typed on ancient typewriters. Like most senior folk, I miss those days … Continue reading →

Posted in Doing Life Together, Dreams, Hope, Love, Nostalgia, Prayer, Romance, Trust in God's promises, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Children and Politics

Posted on January 20, 2017 by

(This post first appeared on the Christian Children’s Authors blog in Nov. 2016. I thought it might be a good reminder for this Inauguration Day.) First, let me be clear, I hate political rants. This post is not one of … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Doing Life Together, Elections, Parenting, Politics, Respect, Uncategorized, United States of America, Voting | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Diamond Ring and Christmas by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on December 21, 2016 by

Diamond Ring and Christmas by Betty Mason Arthurs Christmas time brings both happy and painful memories. Today, I share one of a father’s love and his gift. A father kept a memorable gift tucked away in the top drawer of … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Christmas music, Doing Life Together, Faith, Family Life, Family Stories, Fathers, Gifts, Greatest love ever, Grief, Jesus, loneliness on holidays, Love, Parenting, Uncategorized, When life seems too much | Tagged , , , , , , | 6 Comments

How to Play “Jingle Bells”

Posted on December 13, 2016 by

Originally posted on ARHtistic License:
Hello, friends. I’m working on an article for ARHtistic License for January 12 on how wonderful the recorder is, and I came across this video while doing my research. I recognize it’s critical to get…

Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Family Singing at Christmas by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on December 7, 2016 by

  Family Singing at Christmas by Betty Mason Arthurs Memories of my family and our love of music and singing together, now that my parents and one brother are gone, help to overcome my sorrow of missing them at Christmastime … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Celebrations, Christmas, Christmas music, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Texas Turkey Casserole: Left-over Turkey Baked with Tortillias by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on November 27, 2016 by

Texas Turkey Casserole by Betty Mason Arthurs Do you need to use up left-over Thanksgiving turkey? Here’s a recipe with a Southwestern flavor using corn tortillas, one of our family’s favorites. Texas Turkey Casserole  (Can be baked in oven or … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment