My name is Beth, but my friends call me “Bethie”, hence the name of my blog, “Bethie’s Place”. Over many years I have tried to keep a private journal, and I always promise myself each New Year’s Day that I’ll do it, but it always ends up in failure. So after a long recovery from a life threatening illness, I decided to dedicate my time to take my thoughts and make them public because it dawned on me that I wanted or needed an audience — someone to write to and for. If you’re interested in getting to know me better you can find a two-part introduction of who I am posted on my blog.
“Bethie”
"Bethie's Place" 
I have been an online journal writer for about as long as that has Bren an avenue in which to write- at least 20 years! I have written in a journal for fifty years! (Gasp!) writing is how I’ve processed my life.
If you need a cheerleader or prompter, I’ll be your gal. I’m thrilled you are taking on this new challenge Bethie! ✨❤💖💛💚💙💜✨
My childhood dream was to write and teach good literature. I taught for years, but never had time for writing my own accounts because I was buried so deeply in student papers.
My husband and I had five children and they gave me eighteen grandchildren, so the fodder for writing is there. Now my dilemma is whether to write on a public blog or a private journal.
BTW I like your name and your blog. I hope you are happy with your new Blogging 101 lessons.
It is definitely time for you to write-! And I look forward to reading your blog. There are blogs and journals that you can make limited to people you allow. You just have to decide – or keep two like me!
Welcome to the blogging world Beth, cant wait to read more of your posts 🙂
I look forward to learning more about you, Beth. 🙂
It’s awesome that you want to share your life through your writing.
Beth,
I like your Introduction and your blog. You seem to be a “real” genuine person. I have an autoimmune disease from breast cancer four years ago. I am disabled now and mainly walk on a walker outside and canes inside. This affected me suddenly without warning within a week. I lost all mobility functions in my legs, feet and my hands shake often (tremors). Keep in touch with me.