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Monday, January 13, 2020

Ms. Bear’s Birthday Reflections: What? I’m 64…?!?

birthday reflectionsWhen I was just 11, the Beatles iconic song “When I’m Sixty-Four” came out. I remember the peppy beat and fun lyrics, all about old people, or so I thought! Sixty-four seemed ancient to me and I could never imagine being that age myself. Fast forward to yesterday, January 12, 2020. And….here I am, 64 years old! Wow! Here are some birthday reflections…

Now, of course, 64 seems young to me — not old at all. The real surprising thing is that Paul McCartney was only 16 when he wrote this song. He had pretty good insight about aging at such a tender age. There’s some good news and some bad news in this song for me.

For the good news, I can really relate to the first two lines of this song…

When I get older losing my hair

Many years from now

I still have all my hair! I don’t think I’ve lost nary a hair off my head. In fact, when I get my hair cut, the beautician always tells me that even though I have thin hair, I do have a lot of it.

Another positive is that as I have gotten older, I have a new appreciation for the little things, just like this verse…

Doing the garden, digging the weeds

Who could ask for more?

Of course, I’m not a gardener by any means, but I sure can relate to appreciating the little things in life. Everyone should focus on that as they go about their day. The little things can add up to the best memories. I may not grow a bumper crop of cherry tomatoes every summer, but the feeling I have when I pick them and eat them when they are warm from the sun is one of the highlights of summertime.

If I’d been out till quarter to three

Would you lock the door?

One more piece of good news…I NEVER stay out until a quarter to 3, so nothing to worry about there! And, I know if I did come home then that I am lucky I have my girls who would let me in, but not without a bit of a lecture…I can’t go out anywhere without them telling me not to drink when I am driving (which I wouldn’t do anyway! LOL).

birthday reflectionsBut, there are parts of this song that make me wistful, things that I never imagined would apply to me. No one gets married and thinks they will lose their partner when they are in their 40s. I had two young girls depending on me, and I was terrified of how we would go on.

And there’s this part…

You’ll be older too

And if you say the word

I could stay with you

This part gets me every time because Brian did not stay with us. I know he would have if he could have. We always talked about growing old together. But, I also know that he knew that I could handle this, and I did!

And, this part brought a little tear to my eye…

Every summer we can rent a cottage

In the Isle of Wight, if it’s not too dear

We shall scrimp and save

You see, we had planned on retiring to Gulf Shores, Alabama, where Brian would run a little fix-it shop and I would spend all my retirement on the beach and doing his paperwork for him.

Anyway, this song really resonated with me this year, being 64 and all. It’s been running through my head all day. It also made me happy in viewing my life now and I’m proud of myself, because, who will still need me, who will still feed me, when I’m 64? My girls, my family, my friends and my cats will all need me and I will still feed myself, at 64 and beyond!

Thanks so much for these birthday reflections, Ms. Bear!!!

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Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Etsy Love: Let These Rainbow Rings Brighten Your World

Rainbow RingsI’m not exactly sure when my obsession with rainbow rings began, but it’s definitely to the point now where I WANT ALL THE PRETTY BAUBLES!!!

My obsession? I’m pretty sure it has a little something to do with the seasons changing. The bright, vibrant colors of summer are quickly fading (I can see the change in real time outside my kitchen window…) and the darker, moodier shades of autumn are rolling in. So I want to scoop up any remaining hints of summer while I still can. Is that such a bad thing??

As usual, I was quite surprised to find so many beautiful rainbow ring options on Etsy!! Here are three favorite picks, starting with this minimalist gold number ($21), which would look gorgeous in the early morning sun…

Rainbow RingsGold ombre, $30.47

Rainbow RingsEternity band, $40

Do you have a favorite rainbow ring, friends?? Or do you prefer the more muted colors of fall?? Don’t forget to soak up those summer days while you still can… xoxo

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Wednesday, August 15, 2018

How I Feel (In 5 Photos) Wednesday.

How I Feel In 5 Photos Wednesday August 15 2018 How I Feel In 5 Photos Wednesday August 15 2018 How I Feel In 5 Photos Wednesday August 15 2018 How I Feel In 5 Photos Wednesday August 15 2018 How I Feel In 5 Photos Wednesday August 15 2018“Ain’t nothin’ gonna break-a my stride…Nobody gonna slow me down, oh no…I got to keep on movin'” –Matthew Wilder

[Photos via hello ancolie]

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Thursday, February 23, 2017

6 Pretty Trinket Dishes

6 Pretty Trinket DishesConfession time: I’m a woman who loves her baubles. As in, absolutely, obsessively *LOVES* her baubles. I have jewelry and recently got into healing crystals, so it’s safe to say that I need a suitable place to store them/show them off/otherwise bask in their beauty and glory!! Right now, my favorite rings are sitting in a small box and my healing crystals are just haphazardly all over my table — this is most definitely NOT RIGHT, is it? It’s time all my pretties had their rightful spot, but the question is…where is that perfect spot? So, to help me make that all-important decision, I give you 6 pretty trinket dishes that I’ve had my eye on…6 Pretty Trinket Dishes

Meow porcelain dish, $20 | Lips/Muah tray, $20 | Hello phone tray, $42 | Pink round ring dish, $12.91 | Galaxy ring dish, $42 | Ceramic heart dish, $32

What do you think, friends? Which trinket dish is your ultimate favorite? Do you have one on display in your home and stocked with all your favorite things? I’d love to hear all about, so be sure to tell me in the comments!! xoxo

P.S. More fun jewelry and home decor picks!

[Top photo from Oliver Bonas]

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Tuesday, February 21, 2017

How to Pick the Perfect Wedding Date

How to Pick the Perfect Wedding DateWe’re less than one month away from the first day of spring and you know what that means, don’t you, friends? Wedding season is coming!! Can’t you smell it in the air already? To help us get in the mood and figure out how to pick the perfect wedding date, I give you the experts at Orla James, the London-based company specializing in wedding jewelry. Read on for their top four tips, like why getting married during wedding season might not be such a good idea… xoxo


So you’ve finally popped the question? But have you thought about when the big day will be? Are you looking to tie the knot as quickly as possible, or do you want to give yourself time to prepare? The fact is that, emotions aside, there are practical reasons for picking the right wedding date. Don’t jump into making the decision quickly or you could end up regretting it.

Having a wedding is not a spur-of-the-moment thing. It requires time and effort. Most of the time, the bride has the scenario of the perfect wedding in mind — the venue, the dress, the cake, etc. All of these things take time to arrange. Plus, all of these things might not be available when you need them.

“There’s so much planning that goes into a wedding and none of this can really get started until a date is set, but finding a suitable date can be a battle in itself!” says Katie of Orla James.

Availability Of Friends And Family

Your wedding is your special day. But it wouldn’t really be all that special if all of those people you consider special to you were not there. While picking a date for your wedding, you need to consider the availability of your close friends and family. This doesn’t mean just anyone, but your nearest and dearest friends, people without whom you would feel your wedding is incomplete.

Talk to these people and find out if there are any major events happening around them. Ask them if there are dates when they are busy. Give them your preferred dates, a month or a weekend that you like and have them give you their feedback. See what they come back with. Use this information to decide a few different date choices — choices that don’t include the ones when these people are not available.

Do this once and once only, and like we’ve said, only with your nearest and dearest. The more people you involves, the more complicated it gets. If you know of someone else who may be planning a wedding, it would be advisable to ensure that there are no date conflicts with them either.

Picking The Venue

Another important factor while setting your wedding date involves the venue. Most people do not think of checking out their desired venue before setting a date, but this is essential. If you start looking for a venue after picking your wedding date, you are basically decreasing your options right away. With a number of potential dates in hand, you can look at and decide on a number of different suitable venues. Once you’ve found the perfect venue, you can decide which date works for you.

The Importance Of An Important Date

There are some people who get married on specific days because of religious or cultural reasons. If you are one of those, then picking your wedding date could be out of your hands. But if you aren’t one of those, you should consider marrying on a date with special significance.

See if the date of your first meeting or first kiss works for you. Maybe the date on which you proposed. You might want to honor your dead parents by having a wedding on the date of their anniversary. Picking an important date will add that extra bit of significance to your wedding, making it even more memorable. Just make sure that this date is feasible.

Consider Your Budget

Most people don’t know this, but there is a wedding season during the summers leading into October. During this time, everything is expensive since a lot of weddings are taking place. Things may cost up to 2 to 3 times higher than what they do during off-season. This is due to supply and demand, and not something you can help.

Only get married during the wedding season if you really have to. Also consider not getting married on weekends. For the same reason as above, everything is more expensive during the weekends. You can really have your pick of venues and catering if you do this.

Days To Avoid At All Costs

Then there are days that you just can’t get married on. There are specific days when it would be impossible for you to get off from work. Days like the end of the year when the accounts are closed. You don’t want to get married with the burden of work hanging over you. Plus, your honeymoon could be adversely affected. Public holidays like Christmas and Easter are out as well.

How to Pick the Perfect Wedding Date(This post is sponsored by Orla James. Thanks so much for continuing to support So About What I Said’s wonderful sponsors!)

[Photos via We Heart It]

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