Blog | mysite

All Posts
News

Nov 2
2 min

Why Being Civil Matters

If we want any chance of success and survival, we must bring back civility. I once read an interesting quote that went something like thi...

55 viewsWrite a comment

bmorrow73

Oct 5
2 min

When Out of Bounds Gets Out of Hand

Upon further review…the receiver’s foot was out of bounds; therefore, the pass is incomplete! I don’t know, I think that referee is blind...

29 viewsWrite a comment

bmorrow73

Sep 1
2 min

The Facts Matter

If you know me well then you know I like sports. From a very young age I was always involved with baseball or basketball or whatever spor...

41 viewsWrite a comment

Jered Stewart

Jul 4
2 min

The Perfect Putt

Do you ever get frustrated when you can’t figure something out right away? As a parent of four children I have had many situations where ...

75 viewsWrite a comment

Jered Stewart

Jun 1
2 min

Decisions: Rational, and Kind

Chocolate or vanilla? Hmmm, I have a big decision to make, except now there is Coffee Oreo, Maine Black Bear, German Chocolate…the choice...

52 viewsWrite a comment

Jered Stewart

May 1
2 min

It's "ok."

When my oldest child was born in the fall of 2001 it was a glorious event. Witnessing the birth of a child is one of the most amazing exp...

436 viewsWrite a comment

Jered Stewart

Apr 1
2 min

Getting Through, Day by Day

What can you say at a time like this? It certainly has been unprecedented by all accounts. We’ve been through tough times before but neve...

134 viewsWrite a comment

Jered Stewart

Mar 2
2 min

Best $2.00 Value

I have a confession to make…I bought a lottery ticket. Or maybe more than one. Or maybe several over the past few years, but that doesn’t...

295 viewsWrite a comment

Jered Stewart

Feb 3
2 min

Right vs. Kind

Do you like to be wrong? Me neither. Sometimes my wife says that I’m too much of a perfectionist. Not perfect for sure, but I may take to...

107 views2 comments

Happy New Year from Bethany Communities!

Jered Stewart

Jan 3
2 min

Happy New Year from Bethany Communities!

Happy New Year! 2020 is a significant year for Bethany Community Services as we celebrate ou r 55th anniversary! When I read about the hi...

30 viewsWrite a comment

Jered Stewart

Dec 1, 2019
2 min

Gift of Being Present

It’s that time of year again, the holidays are fast approaching. Shopping malls (if there are any left) are bracing for another busy seas...

136 viewsWrite a comment

Jered Stewart

Nov 18, 2019
2 min

Mid-life Wisdom

Recently, I was asked to provide the opening remarks at an association meeting for aging service providers. I’ve heard that public speak...

74 viewsWrite a comment

Jered Stewart

Oct 1, 2019
2 min

Reflections from the Inside

Norman Crook was the Executive Director at Bethany in the 1970’s and 80’s and he used to write an article entitled “The View From My Wind...

12 viewsWrite a comment

Jered Stewart

Sep 2, 2019
2 min

Seeing is Believing

I hit a bucket list item this summer. The Grand Canyon! Many of you may know that I have 4 children, and the one thing that children do...

76 viewsWrite a comment

Jered Stewart

Aug 1, 2019
2 min

Best Days Ahead

Golf is a difficult game. I don’t play often, but when I do, I’m reminded that there are some things in life that just don’t come easy, ...

30 viewsWrite a comment

Jered Stewart

Jul 1, 2019
2 min

The "New" Retirement

I can’t wait for retirement! I’ve been busier during retirement than when I was working. When I was your age I wanted to retire, but now...

52 viewsWrite a comment

Jered Stewart

Jun 1, 2019
2 min

Happy Summer, Happy Life!

My mom makes the best homemade ice cream, and when she’s making ice cream you know it’s summertime. This is just another reason that sum...

24 viewsWrite a comment

Jered Stewart

May 5, 2019
2 min

Live Like the Blue Zones!

To celebrate Older Americans Month and how we can age healthier by staying engaged and make mindful lifestyle choices, I wanted to share ...

22 viewsWrite a comment

Jered Stewart

Apr 1, 2019
2 min

Progress and Balance

Unemployment is at historic lows, the economy has been growing, stock markets are nearing all-time highs. Progress is being made. Mission...

21 viewsWrite a comment

Jered Stewart

Mar 1, 2019
2 min

Freedom of Contentment

Beware the ides of March. In like a lion, out like lamb. March Madness. So many mists in March you see, so many frosts in May will be…...

9 viewsWrite a comment

{"items":["5f9fff1bac0b94001744d43a","5f7b756724bfb5001705219f","5f4e41e26681d7002d40c137","5f008c39a16e1b0017a5ad8d","5ed5519b8bb1b20017e55573","5eac854fa432900034405c39","5e84ef94c28a6a0017f02754","5e5d38d0a5ddde001849ce04","5e387056834a0b0017d247ee","5e0fcc38580d85001797ae7f","5deea3cfed13e00017c934ae","5deea331d7fbe4001763166d","5deea331ed13e00017c9329f","5deea331af552b0017d01dac","5deea331333b440017e94bed","5deea331af552b0017d01dad","5deea331af552b0017d01dae","5deea331b8ec9800172eb7b7","5deea331b8ec9800172eb7b8","5deea3313fb3ff0017af2451"],"styles":{"galleryType":"Columns","groupSize":1,"showArrows":true,"cubeImages":true,"cubeType":"fill","cubeRatio":1.3333333333333333,"isVertical":true,"gallerySize":30,"collageAmount":0,"collageDensity":0,"groupTypes":"1","oneRow":false,"imageMargin":32,"galleryMargin":0,"scatter":0,"chooseBestGroup":true,"smartCrop":false,"hasThumbnails":false,"enableScroll":true,"isGrid":true,"isSlider":false,"isColumns":false,"isSlideshow":false,"cropOnlyFill":false,"fixedColumns":1,"enableInfiniteScroll":true,"isRTL":false,"minItemSize":50,"rotatingGroupTypes":"","rotatingCubeRatio":"","gallerySliderImageRatio":1.7777777777777777,"numberOfImagesPerRow":1,"numberOfImagesPerCol":1,"groupsPerStrip":0,"borderRadius":0,"boxShadow":0,"gridStyle":1,"mobilePanorama":false,"placeGroupsLtr":false,"viewMode":"preview","thumbnailSpacings":4,"galleryThumbnailsAlignment":"bottom","isMasonry":false,"isAutoSlideshow":false,"slideshowLoop":false,"autoSlideshowInterval":4,"bottomInfoHeight":0,"titlePlacement":"SHOW_ON_THE_RIGHT","galleryTextAlign":"center","scrollSnap":false,"itemClick":"nothing","fullscreen":true,"videoPlay":"hover","scrollAnimation":"NO_EFFECT","slideAnimation":"SCROLL","scrollDirection":0,"overlayAnimation":"FADE_IN","arrowsPosition":0,"arrowsSize":23,"watermarkOpacity":40,"watermarkSize":40,"useWatermark":true,"watermarkDock":{"top":"auto","left":"auto","right":0,"bottom":0,"transform":"translate3d(0,0,0)"},"loadMoreAmount":"all","defaultShowInfoExpand":1,"allowLinkExpand":true,"expandInfoPosition":0,"allowFullscreenExpand":true,"fullscreenLoop":false,"galleryAlignExpand":"left","addToCartBorderWidth":1,"addToCartButtonText":"","slideshowInfoSize":200,"playButtonForAutoSlideShow":false,"allowSlideshowCounter":false,"hoveringBehaviour":"NEVER_SHOW","thumbnailSize":120,"magicLayoutSeed":1,"imageHoverAnimation":"NO_EFFECT","imagePlacementAnimation":"NO_EFFECT","calculateTextBoxWidthMode":"PERCENT","textBoxHeight":0,"textBoxWidth":200,"textBoxWidthPercent":50,"textImageSpace":10,"textBoxBorderRadius":0,"textBoxBorderWidth":0,"loadMoreButtonText":"","loadMoreButtonBorderWidth":1,"loadMoreButtonBorderRadius":0,"imageInfoType":"ATTACHED_BACKGROUND","itemBorderWidth":1,"itemBorderRadius":0,"itemEnableShadow":false,"itemShadowBlur":20,"itemShadowDirection":135,"itemShadowSize":10,"imageLoadingMode":"BLUR","expandAnimation":"NO_EFFECT","imageQuality":90,"usmToggle":false,"usm_a":0,"usm_r":0,"usm_t":0,"videoSound":false,"videoSpeed":"1","videoLoop":true,"gallerySizeType":"px","gallerySizePx":940,"allowTitle":true,"allowContextMenu":true,"textsHorizontalPadding":-30,"itemBorderColor":{"themeName":"color_12","value":"rgba(218,227,155,1)"},"showVideoPlayButton":true,"galleryLayout":2,"targetItemSize":940,"selectedLayout":"2|bottom|1|fill|true|0|true","layoutsVersion":2,"selectedLayoutV2":2,"isSlideshowFont":false,"externalInfoHeight":0,"externalInfoWidth":0.5},"container":{"width":940,"galleryWidth":972,"galleryHeight":0,"scrollBase":0,"height":null}}

2 3