Lessons from Beth

What she taught me.

Sweet Beth is gone, not her spirit. Not the love and lessons.

In preparation for her celebration (held Nov. 9, 2016, at the wonderful Open Door Art Gallery in Columbus, Ohio), I started a list of the things she believed. It helps define her character.

Beth’s Lessons

• Dance with joy

• Sing as loud as you want

• Try new things

• Cheer on your team

• Be nice

• Laughing is fun

• Be gentle with all creatures — cats, dogs, birds, etc.

• Believe in your own art

• Know that love is forever

• Trust in others

• Choose to be happy

• Enjoy dessert