Jane Anne

August 20, 2023

Rethink

I started my day with a devotional, some coffee, and watching some reels. People’s creativity always amazes me. I love watching videos about travel, silly animals, clips from singing shows and TV shows, and anything else that catches my eyes. Then there are videos that make you think a little deeper. I watched a video that said there were 4 sentences that make you rethink your life. Of course, I needed to know what those sentences were. I found these 4 sentences to be powerful and true. 1. Happiness is not the absence of problems; it is the ability to […]

Life

July 16, 2023

Birthday Month

It’s my birthday month. I’m declaring it a thing. Growing up, my mom would make a cake, and we would celebrate with family — absolutely great birthdays and wonderful memories. As I have gotten older and having great friends, I have started celebrating my birthday on several days in July. Everyone is busy so I’ve been blessed to celebrate not only on my birthday, but on different days with my different friends. Being a summer girl, I always try to schedule a vacation the week of my birthday or close to it. This year was a quick trip to Florida […]

Betty's Happy Hour

November 14, 2022

Mojitos

The mojito is a traditional Cuban cocktail consisting of just five ingredients– white rum, sugar cane juice, lime juice, club soda, and mint. It is summertime favorite, especially given its combination of minty sweet and lime flavor. Although there are countless mojito variations, my favorite involves using Bicardi Lime Rum. Most people make a classic mojito recipe with white rum. White rum is light-bodied with a sweet taste. I think the Bicardi Lime Rum adds to the flavor of the mojito. What you need: ½ cup white sugar 18 leaves of fresh mint 3 limes, quartered 1 cup of Bicardi Lime Rum (and […]

Life

November 7, 2022

Life Problems

While life can be so good, we all experience problems. The trick is to not let any one problem get too big or consume you too much. Here are a few things that can seem like big problems but are all problems that are manageable. 1. Someone criticizes you or someone is mean to you. You cannot please everyone you meet. Rather than dwell on the criticism, use it to not only teach you about yourself, learn from it. Promise yourself you will never treat someone the way you were treated. 2. You’re unhealthy. It’s easy to eat fast food. […]

Life

October 2, 2022

Keep It

Giving can be defined as providing love or other emotional support; caring. Have you ever given your love or time away? I give mine away every day. It is one of the greatest gifts you can give. When you give a piece of yourself, you are leaving others with your love, your smiles, your truths, your kindness, your values, your thoughtfulness — you are leaving them with you. Giving your love, time, and attention to others is giving a piece of yourself. There is no greater gift. I read this yesterday and thought I’d share it. “If you gave them […]