Betty Whitaker Jackson

10 Jun

The View from Here Remember Our Town? Another Perfect Day

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Do you remember Thornton Wilder’s insightful play, Our Town? In it Emily returns from heaven to earth for just one more day. She chooses an ordinary day, by anyone else’s standards.

I had one of those days on Saturday. It was, by anyone else’s standards, and even mine, an ordinary day. But it was full of Godincidences, and the joy of doing, going, enjoying, and I’m grateful for it.

I’m reminded that in Larry’s words, any day we’re seeing daisies…..

04 Jun

The View from Here My Garden This Morning

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Tuesdays I meet for early breakfast with a lovely group of women fondly called The Magnolias. When I returned home, my little driveway garden arrested my attention on an Easter lily with five open blossoms and one getting ready to open. Such pure beauty. I planted this lily three years ago, so hoping it would survive, and survive it did, beautifully.

Isn’t it wonderful that past hopes become present realities? Two years ago this week we were eagerly awaiting the…..

29 May

The View from Here Another Memoir piece

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So I’m working on my memoir, and wrote this piece about my first year of teaching. Can anyone relate?

Rain Reflections

Not every day is sunny in my garden. Today the heavens are teeming with a morning rain washing God’s world. The heavens have opened, and a steady downpour splashes the pavement, lands with some considerable force on the newly opened Easter lilies I’ve waited for weeks to open. I’m sure it’s spoiling someone’s wedding day, planned in an outdoor…..

21 May

The View from Here Oklahoma Tornadoes

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In the devastation, let us consider the words Fred Rogers’ mother taught him: Whenever there is a tragedy, look at the helpers.

Rejoice at the noble teachers who shielded their students, risking their lives for others.

Rejoice at recovery workers toiling throughout the night, fueled by hope, driven by love, guided by faith.

Rejoice at those who have expressed thanksgiving to God for those they love and treasure, forgetting that materially, they have lost everything, but still cling to the…..

16 May

The View from Here: Job Loss May 16

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Job Loss is devastating. I’ve written a book about it: Job Loss: What’s Next? A Step by Step Action Plan. This week 192 great Brevard County School District teachers, with good evaluations and effective performance, will be given letters saying their services will no longer be needed in August for the next school year.

Each of these teachers has put endless hours of effort into teaching students. Each has given his/her evenings and weekends, time when they should be refreshing…..

10 May

The View from Here May 10 End of School Year

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There are few times in the lives of teachers and students as telling as the end of the school year. Whirlwind activities, concerts, programs, awards assemblies, baccalaureates, graduations, parties, yearbook signings, and, of course, examinations to prove that learning occurred.

There are many players: the teachers, the students, the parents, the administration, the caterers, the photographers, the audiences, the grandparents, the parents, the siblings, the gift-card distributors.

Ok, enough with the lists.

The really important point is that there are…..

02 May

The View from Here National Day of Prayer

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It’s ironic we have “A” National Day of Prayer. For the Christian, every moment of every day is a constant time of prayer. Do you pray at mealtimes? Do you pray at traffic lights? Do you pray when you hear an ambulance pass? Do you pray after hearing despicable acts on TV? Do you pray before church? Do you pray as you send your children or husband out the door? Do you pray during elder and deacon meetings at church?…..

27 Apr

The View from Here Fundraising Opportunities

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My purpose in writing is never to become rich and famous, but to bless readers. I am available to speak, to read excerpts from my book(s), and to allow you to fundraise using my two books, or to lead month-long weekly book discussion groups.

Here’s how it works. Audience must be guaranteed 20+ persons.

Autographed copies of It’s a God Thing! will be available at the discount price of $18.00. You may then sell them for $25.00.

Therefore, the profit for…..

24 Apr

The View from Here April 24 Garden Memoir

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I’m busy writing my third book, a friendship garden memoir. It’s an idea I’ve had bubbling in my head for some time, and the time is right to write it. You all know I love my garden, mostly because I can share my flowers with others and provide for the critters that often visit our yard.

Because we’ve moved eight times, I cherish memories of the trees, flowers, landscapes and water features I’ve nurtured through the years. Likewise, my family…..

22 Apr

The View from Here April 22 “Space Coast”

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I was just thinking about this weekend, and joyfully thanking God for my lifestyle here. The Space Coast of Florida is a great place to live.

This weekend we had beautiful weather–a little sunshine, a little rain, and wonderful temperatures. This is paradise.

I met with the Space Coast Writers Guild, likeminded writers who desperately want people to read the books they’ve poured their souls into. (OK, I ended a sentencce with the preposition!). These stimulating people come from all…..

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