2021-08-09 12:00
I keep thinking about the different ways we smile, and the messages conveyed that may now be lost to our future generations because we mask up to stay safe. So here’s my take on missin… Read More
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Welcome to Morning Beans - to my big ideas, my gripes, my gratitude and motivations. Why don't you grab a cup of coffee, pull up a comfy chair, and join me on my journey.
2021-07-11 12:00
We all love citing Karma as a reason for the random stuff happening in our lives. Most of us (self-included) don’t know the history or [...]
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2021-06-28 12:00
Overcoming our regrets is not an easy process, but it is possible to allow ourselves a little grace and forgiveness.
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2021-06-21 12:00
This year has been a rough ride. Pandemic, divorce, teenagers – it was a lot to get through. But, I am in the midst of [...]
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2020-05-25 12:00
Sometimes, we all need a little boost. Something to improve our quality of life or our situation, but unlike updating your hard drive, the process [...]
The post Upgrade for A Positive Life… Read More
2020-05-18 12:00
“You must first be who you really are, then do what you need to do, in order to have what you want.” ―Margaret Young Most [...]
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2020-05-11 12:00
Hello peeps, and Happy Monday! “Wah gwaan widyuh todeh? Everything criss?”*Nope, I didn’t step off another planet – just greeting my lovelies in patois. This [...]
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2020-05-10 19:06
Summary: When Theo and Liddy Phillips retired to the small Georgia town of Shiloh, they expected a quieter, more relaxed life. When Theo becomes the [...]
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2020-05-04 12:00
Hey there peeps! I hope you all had a good week and are recharged for this one! Doesn’t it seem like New Year’s and all [...]
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2020-04-27 12:00
“Hello, hello,hello….is anybody out there?” Pink Floyd had the right idea. It’s been much longer than I thought, but now it’s time to resurrect this [...]
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2019-08-05 01:33
Hi! And welcome back! It’s been a tough year, but MBB is ready to roll. I had to get the hang of the classroom again, [...]
The post 7 Ways to Boost that A.M. Brew appeared first on M… Read More
2018-08-01 14:33
And…I’m back. I find that I need more breaks between posts lately, and I humbly beg forgiveness. It’s been a busy couple of months, and [...] Read More
2018-07-17 12:00
Anxiety is contagious. No, it’s true. Just think about it for a quick NY minute. Have you ever had a conversation with a friend who [...] Read More
2018-06-28 12:00
We all have pre-recorded messages playing in our heads, from long ago. Often the messages are less than approving. Think back to your childhood peeps. [...] Read More
2018-06-18 16:33
I have been feeling so much pressure to define who I am and what I am doing. Every time I think I have something going, [...] Read More
2018-06-05 15:10
We’ve all heard it – that we need to stop managing our time and start owning it. For a long time, even as long ago [...] Read More
2018-05-14 18:03
Summary: A stand-alone novella from the author of Manipulated Lives A perfect friend … or a perfect impostor? Alexa is an energetic and charismatic professional [...] Read More
2018-05-10 12:00
It’s happened again. May is upon us and Mother’s Day looms just a few days away. Of course, we all plan the requisite brunch, dinner, [...] Read More
2018-05-08 12:24
Pearls don’t lie on the seashore. If you want one, you must dive for it. – Chinese proverb I felt stuck. Maybe you know the [...] Read More
2018-05-03 12:38
Spring is here, and for Floridians, summer is riding in on her coattails. And speaking of coattails – my closet is a mess. I think [...] Read More
2018-05-01 12:00
Today’s post is a PSA. It affected me for a while, and I think it may be genetic. It’s about not liking people. You go [...] Read More
2018-04-26 12:00
This is an open letter to all the old classmates, neighborhood kids, etc.. If any of you are reading my blog, you know who you [...] Read More
2018-04-24 12:00
I have a strange recurring dream. It’s been going on since I was a child. In the dream, I am me, but I cannot see [...] Read More
2018-04-17 12:00
It’s official. Our brains don’t need expensive vitamins or popular superfood smoothies to stay healthy. The proof is in the pudding, well, ok, some new [...] Read More
2018-04-12 12:00
We are all a bit quirky. Yes, every one of us. So what’s wrong with that? The truth is that many of us see these [...] Read More
2018-04-10 12:00
So I’ve been taking a career seminar and working with a coach. It’s all about self-sustenance and the fact that the kids are grown. And [...] Read More
2018-04-03 12:00
Yesterday was my birthday. It made me think about a lot of things. First of all – where am I and what the heck am [...] Read More
2018-03-29 12:00
Tomorrow night marks the first night of Passover. It is a celebration of freedom, salvation, and liberation. If you overeat of the matzah, it becomes [...] Read More
2018-03-27 13:53
It’s late. I didn’t have a post for this morning, and I am writing this over coffee while listening to the grandfather clock chime and [...] Read More
2018-03-22 12:00
“The only rule is don’t be boring and dress cute wherever you go. Life is too short to blend in.” [...] Read More
2018-03-20 12:00
It’s Monday (or Tuesday – pick a day, any day). You realize that you just left the house with two different shoes and yesterday’s trousers. [...] Read More
2018-03-15 13:33
“The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” –Sylvia Plath I have lived my life with a challenging contradiction for as long as I can remember. [...] Read More
2018-03-13 12:00
Do you also find it highly irritating when things don’t turn out the way you thought they would? I admit, it pisses me off, and [...] Read More
2018-03-08 13:00
I am that square peg in the round hole. I always stand a bit outside the circle, even when it tries to absorb me. I [...] Read More
2018-03-06 13:00
Success is a relative term. It often seems like a distant goal, accomplished after you suffer pitfalls, setbacks and an unenviable amount of personal endurance. [...] Read More
2018-03-01 13:00
So let’s continue working with fives. Five minutes, five quick things, five coffees; you get the idea. I talked about how life seemed more relaxed [...] Read More
2018-02-27 13:00
It never fails to amaze me. One of life’s greatest puzzles is how the days play out. When things are going well, and life is [...] Read More
2018-02-22 13:00
The week is pushing on, and we all need a breather. Take 5. I know, cliché, right? What if I told you that there are [...] Read More
2018-02-20 13:00
Greeting fellow bloggers, home-makers, the self-employed, job seekers, and dog lovers. OK, everyone who works from home or really, really wants to telecommute. We all [...] Read More
2018-02-15 13:00
I love roses. Not as a flower, although they are beautiful, but as a metaphor. They are the perfect diagram of life, delicate, soft, beautiful [...] Read More
2018-02-13 13:00
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” ~C. S. Lewis We all have dreams. They begin as [...] Read More
2018-02-08 13:59
“Don’t sweat the small stuff.” I keep hearing this in my mind, but sometimes the tiniest actions are done by others or myself, seriously influence [...] Read More
2018-02-06 13:00
This week started out pretty rough. I have some very bad habits, and they are NOT healthy. One of them is that I tend to [...] Read More
2018-02-01 13:00
The 21st Century is a world that moves at a fast pace. Can’t be slow or you fall behind; we work longer, harder and try [...] Read More
2018-01-30 13:00
Work. It can be a real bummer unless you are living the exciting dream life of a parachuting photographer, alpine climber or a rock star. [...] Read More
2018-01-24 13:00
Every once in a while I decide to do some investigating on ways to make my life easier. I sometimes feel like a dinosaur in the age of smartphones, mobile apps, and Uber. So with much teeth… Read More
2018-01-23 13:00
I am still yawning trying to this post written. Insomnia had a win last night, and I’m working on 100% caffeination and some long lost adrenaline. What is it about the middle of winter… Read More
2018-01-18 13:00
Let’s get real peeps- nobody likes to work. And nobody wants to work in a cluttered, disorganized mess, which can be distracting. Since I am all about wellness and motivation (when I a… Read More
2018-01-17 13:00
Summary: “A sugar daddy can make your money woes disappear overnight. But for sugar babies, life is like a chocolate covered time bomb: sweet on the outside, deadly on the inside… Read More
2018-01-16 13:00
I had high expectations. I always knew I would have a college education, even my Master’s degree. I expected to have a fulfilling career in my chosen field directly after graduating. I… Read More
2018-01-11 13:00
Ever notice how the word “goal” is so similar to the word “gaol?” For non-English majors, gaol is an old word for “jail.” And how often my lovelies, do yo… Read More
2018-01-09 13:00
A new year always makes me want to reconfigure my life. I like to spend a little quality time with myself reflecting on the past year. I can see where I made some wrong turns, iffy decisions… Read More
2018-01-04 13:00
There is an absolute truth in avoiding toxic people and situations. I know I’ve written about this before, but it’s worth a revision for the new year. There will always be people… Read More
2018-01-02 13:00
Ok peeps, it’s time once again for a New Year’s post. It’s been a crazy year for me, with a lot of emotional stuff to tuck away in my luggage (no more than 50 lbs a piece… Read More
2017-12-19 18:11
Today’s post is being written on the fly…get it? Actually, today I am practicing what I preach. There is nothing better than truly understanding the gift of family. Also… Read More
2017-12-14 13:00
So it’s the holiday season. For some, it has descended with the fizzling, sizzling sound of fried potatoes and dough, for others, the final countdown is underway. I have given up on fi… Read More
2017-12-12 13:00
It’s Here!🎁 Yes, folks, tonight is the first night of Chanukah, and for those celebrating with the big red elf, 🎅🏻that’s just 12 days away! 📅 Have… Read More
2017-12-06 12:47
Night in Jerusalem by Gaelle Lehrer Kennedy Summary: A bewitching love story that is also an extraordinary portrait of Jerusalem, its faith, spirituality, identity, and a kaleidoscope of cla… Read More
2017-12-05 13:00
So it’s no secret that I’m in the market for a job. My current situation, freelancing and working as a medical receptionist is driving me mad. So what am I seeking? A great… Read More
2017-11-30 13:00
Summary: Growth and Change Are Highly Overrated is a classic coming-of-age story that takes a unique and comic look at what we all fear— having to grow up and abandon our dreams. For a… Read More
2017-11-23 13:00
Confessions of a Sociopath: A Life Spent Hiding in Plain Sight by M.E. Thomas Summary: Confessions of a Sociopath is both the memoir of a high-functioning, law-abiding (we… Read More
2017-11-21 13:00
Ok peeps, here it is – Thanksgiving weekend. 🦃 Whether you are cooking it all or just bringing dessert, it can get stressful and out of control fast. Morning Beans Blog ha… Read More
2017-11-09 13:00
I’m learning a lot about who I am and who I’m not. I’d love to be that laissez-faire, easy going gal who lets everything just roll right off like a raindrop on your windshi… Read More
2017-11-07 13:00
OK, so I took a break. I needed to rest my overactive brain and deal with some pressing life issues. Thank you my favorite peeps, for keeping the torch alive. (Yes, I’m hopeful –… Read More
2017-10-24 12:00
No, this post is not what you think. You most likely remember I started a new job a very short time ago. Having worked primarily in my own business for a majority of my adult life, it is a h… Read More
2017-10-19 12:00
Our thoughts are powerful. I recently got an idea of how much so, when I had to take on a whole new career. Sure, writing is my passion, but the freelancing is sparse and that means so is th… Read More
2017-10-17 12:00
Most of you know I review books on Amazon, and if I love the author’s way of getting the message across, they get a stellar review here, on Morning Beans Blog. I also read for pleasure… Read More
2017-10-10 12:00
It’s been a hectic week. The holidays have come and brought family, friends and a lot of stress. So, I meditate. In this series, I want to clarify, to break it down, so you – my… Read More
2017-10-05 12:00
I used to love the holiday of Sukkot. Up north, we would sit outside, huddled together for warmth while the royal-hued autumn leaves rustled around us. We would sit in the Sukkah, a hut, bas… Read More
2017-10-03 12:00
Let’s try another Morning Beans miniseries. I keep talking about meditating, so how about we go there for a small side trip. Think of it as a free, mini-cation from your stressful day… Read More
2017-09-28 12:00
Ok, I’m sharing my secrets. The fall is full of holidays, besides the average Thanksgiving Day feast, and each excruciating meal requires dessert. Ok, maybe not excruciating, but if yo… Read More
2017-09-26 12:00
A little food for thought after the High Holidays. This past weekend I spent hours praying for a good life, a purer soul and the redemption of the planet, or so it seems. But what I really w… Read More
2017-09-21 12:00
“The horizon leans forward, offering you space to place new steps of change.” -Maya Angelou September brings the onset of autumn. For most, it is a time of change – the lea… Read More
2017-09-19 12:00
“The greatest gift is a portion of thyself.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson It is an auspicious time of year for me. The Jewish holiday season is full of food, family and of course… Read More
2017-09-14 17:14
So I’m home, back from an epic adventure of running from the storm, and I am wide awake. I’m lying in bed, flipping my pillow for the cold spot, and finally exhaling all that str… Read More
2017-09-12 19:49
I feel like a character in bad B movie. We are running to escape the horrors of Mother Nature. Like many other Floridians, we are temporary refugees in search of safe havens from the incredi… Read More
2017-09-07 12:00
Two years ago everything changed. We closed the business we worked so hard to build up, and now I had a lot of time on my hands. So I started to write, again. And I took some online classes… Read More
2017-09-05 12:00
If you’re alive, and I think you are since you’re reading this, then you know that living life is a big, giant risk. Being happy is risky. Life is all about being a little uncomf… Read More
2017-08-31 12:00
Hello my beautiful peeps. Can you believe how fast the summer has whizzed on by? For those of us in the Sunshine State, school starts this week or next, many new collegiates are en route to… Read More
2017-08-29 12:00
We all know people who thrive on negative vibes. Perhaps they are over anxious, depressed or simply unhappy with the path their life has taken. They are suffering, and by continuously obsess… Read More
2017-08-24 12:00
School begins this week, and that means that mom gets to go back to a true, structured day. Of course, now everything has a scheduled time, and the lazy summer days are indeed over. I know… Read More
2017-08-22 12:00
It’s August in South Florida and that means it’s back to school for the kidoodles. We started school prep early since #2 just left for college. It seems that not including my edu… Read More
2017-08-17 12:00
Today’s post is for all my fellow bloggers, content writers, and even those of you lovely peeps who have “normal” jobs. Sometimes, admit it, you just sit at your desk, lapt… Read More
2017-08-15 12:00
Today’s post is brought to you by my insecurities and post new hire/fired funk. So I got a new job, a 9-5, real clothes, put on your big girl panties job. And it didn’t work out… Read More
2017-08-10 12:00
Today was a nightmare. You worked overtime, and all you want to do is get home, crash on the sofa and chill. However, you walk into an overwhelming cave of stress when you get home. Maybe th… Read More
2017-08-08 12:00
Summer is in full swing wherever you live, (except perhaps Australia?) and your piggy bank is feeling a little slim. South Florida is like living on the sun and don’t get me started ab… Read More
2017-08-03 12:00
Twenty one came faster than I expected. I had traveled the world, graduated college, made a lot of friends in roundabout places, and I had a dream. Perhaps you too remember this time of life… Read More
2017-08-01 12:00
Summer in South Florida is moist, humid and HOT, HOT, HOT! And although I love the heat (just call me Jungle Jean) sometimes I need to keep it cool in the AM. And here’s the thing, the… Read More
2017-07-27 12:00
So many of us suffer from low self-esteem. We feel pressured by society or told by others that we just don’t cut the muster. We are not good enough, pretty enough, smart enough, talent… Read More
2017-07-25 12:00
Why are we budgeting? Sincerely ask this of yourselves my lovelies, and pen your goals. Are we looking to save for the future, reduce our debt, maybe just a mini-getaway is in the works? Wha… Read More
2017-07-20 12:00
Here it comes again. That feeling of being watched, overwhelmed and afraid. It’s daylight, but you feel it watching from the corner across the room. Stress. Anxiety. However you look a… Read More
2017-07-18 12:00
So we’ve been doing this budget thing for ooh, a month or so? I know I have mentioned a few websites or apps before, like Learnvest, etc. But what if you need help on the go? Deciding… Read More
2017-07-13 12:00
Hey there peeps! Hope your summer is still going along fine, and that you haven’t forgotten to take care of your sweet, precious self. I want to revisit the whole idea of respect. It&r&hell…Read More
2017-07-11 12:00
Thrifty, frugal, parsimonious, penny-pinching, coupon mama, money saving freak of nature. Yes, all of this and more, and I accept the mantle with a “saving” grace. One of the BES… Read More
2017-07-06 12:00
Thrifty, coin conscious, frugal. These are the buzzwords I hear around town…ok, at the coffee shop, and before you ask, I brought my own. It’s cool. So frugality – it&rsqu&hell…Read More
2017-07-04 14:58
Happy July 4th ! … Independence Day for those who are celebrating. Today is all about the BBQ, friends, family, fireworks, and a little patriotism. It’s about getting mosquito b… Read More
2017-06-29 12:00
My life is a rollercoaster. Today I am on top of the world; I can see the whole amusement park and all the possibilities before me. Then, in a heartbeat, I am falling; fast, breathtaking and… Read More
2017-06-27 12:00
Since we’re all in this Budgeting 101 together, let me be clear peeps; Although I use a budget for all those daily life “˜things,” occasionally I slack off. It’… Read More
2017-06-22 12:00
Is Advice Good for Your Health “Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn’t.” ~Erica Jong My life has been full of advice, some welco… Read More
2017-06-20 12:00
June has arrived in South Florida with a bang. The rainy season appears to have crept in, and of course, school’s out. By the end of the first week of June, most schools are finished… Read More
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