julie beall: Play Ball! - 04/19/10 11:37 PM
INSPIRATION FOR TODAY: "I hit anything that's close to the plate. I don't wait for that one pitch.” - Rod Carew PLAY BALL!
With the start of the major league baseball season, a simple success formula recently heard comes to mind. It uses baseball words, but contains plenty of success wisdom.
Which do you think is more important, a home run or a single base hit? Most of us would choose a home run - even a "grand slam" home run. Most of us were also brought up to believe that someday our "ship would come in" - that … (2 comments)

julie beall: A Taste of Springboro, Ohio - 08/20/09 02:54 PM
Take a look at some of the highlights of Springboro, OH in Warren County! For more information, please visit: http://www.JulieBeall.com … (0 comments)

julie beall: Go Retro-Simplify! - 08/17/09 01:48 AM
GO RETRO - SIMPLIFY!
You've heard that it's good to "take time to smell the roses." You may have also read how Steven Covey encourages you in "Seven Habits" to take time to "sharpen the saw." You no doubt have also experienced the frustration of trying to find even a spare moment for yourself.
Why do so many sources advise taking time off for yourself for thoughtful introspection? Don't they know it's impossible in today's fast-paced world of money, soccer games, career challenges, family responsibilities, church & school activities, and so much more?
In fact, our society is totally preoccupied with … (1 comments)

julie beall: Turn on the Light! - 08/04/09 06:55 AM
INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:
"No matter where you go, there you are."
~ Unknown
TURN ON THE LIGHT!
Ever felt crippled by fear? Perhaps you dread that unwanted phone call, that knock on the door, or the return of pain. What makes it worse is your imagination. Your mind conjures up all sorts of imaginary shadows on the wall or things that go bump in the night.
Remember when you were just a kid? You saw those shadows on the wall and cried out in fear. Your mom or dad came in, turned on the light, and "Voila!" - no more shadows … (3 comments)

julie beall: Best of Springboro - 07/20/09 02:50 AM
Ever wish you had a resource that would tell you the places where you can be sure to have a good time? Ever wanted a quick reference to ideas for a fun night out? www.JulieBeall.com has created a webpage for you: www.BestOfSpringboro.com
Our team has spent many hours voting on the "Bests" of Springboro to provide you with our opinions and insight.
We encourage you to please check it out and give us feedback. Do you agree with us? Or do you think another place in Springboro has the Best Coffee? Best Park? Best Breakfast? ...Or maybe you want to see a different … (0 comments)

julie beall: Don't Worry...Be Happy! - 07/15/09 03:12 AM
INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:
Men are disturbed not by things that happen, but by their opinions of the things that happen.
- Epictetus (55-135)
LIGHTEN UP!
Ever feel yourself getting perturbed by something that happens during your day? Ever have the urge to say something about it, when silence might be the best approach? Perhaps you feel the need to make a judgment about each situation that arises
Maybe it's time to slow down a bit. As the song says,  The truth is - none of us have the right to judge others, nor their actions. We can control only one thing - our … (3 comments)

julie beall: "Chocolate in Art"! - 07/10/09 06:11 AM
Hidden Hill Gallery
"Life is like a box of chocolates-you never know what you're gonna get!"
We have all heard this popular quote from the movie Forrest Gump, but this time, you can know exactly what you're ‘gonna get'...well, maybe not in life, but at Hidden Hill Gallery, you can create your own box of gourmet chocolates!
Not only are their chocolates rich and free of preservatives and artificial ingredients, but each individual truffle is a beautiful piece of artwork. Although the cheapest piece of chocolate is around $1.50, the intricate details of each one is well worth the price.
Not … (0 comments)

julie beall: Millennials in the Real Estate Market - 06/29/09 07:37 AM
Text messaging, E-mailing, Facebook-ing, Writing a Paper, while Listening to their i-pod—my generation is a multi-tasking one. We were the kids that participated in everything: ballet, t-ball, swimming, soccer, piano lessons, tap dancing. You name it, and we probably did it at one time or another; and not by ourselves either. Mom and dad, our ‘helicopter’ parents, were right there with us, holding our hands each step of the way. 
Some researchers have given us the name ‘trophy kids’ because we practically got a trophy for everything we participated in (and it’s true—I still have a box full of all of … (0 comments)

julie beall: Live your life - 06/26/09 03:58 AM
INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:
"There is no reality except the one contained within us. That is why so many people live such an unreal life.They take the images outside them for reality and never allow the world within to assert itself." ~ Hermann Hesse
JUST ASK DOROTHY!
You've probably seen it a dozen times - "The Wizard of Oz." It's a delightful tale of fantasy, complete with munchkins, a scarecrow in need of a brain, a yellow brick road, a wicked witch and a mythical wizard with the imagined power to send Dorothy back to Kansas.
Regardless of the fantasy, the … (2 comments)

julie beall: Springboro: A Top Place to Live - 06/26/09 03:23 AM
Top Places to Live?
Trivia Question of the Day: If you could live anywhere in the United States, where would it be?
          A.      New York City or Chicago! I love the big city
          B.      Give me the hot weather! I'm thinking Orlando or Santa Clara.
          C.      I prefer the remote rural areas in Arizona or Wisconsin.
          D.      Anywhere with a beach. Maine, South Carolina, Michigan, I don't care!
While you may have chosen one of the above places to live, Money Magazine is considering the following to be a top choice for Americans:
          E.       Springboro, OH
… (0 comments)

julie beall: Springboro Entertainment - 06/24/09 04:52 AM
A Taste of Broadway?
by Julie Beall and Brandi Hoffer
 
For thirty-three years, LaComedia Dinner Theatre has provided superior entertainment for the community of Springboro.  "A Taste of Broadway". Or so they claim.
 
They perform 6 shows a year, and last autumn I was able to attend Beauty and the Beast.  Now, I have been to more than my fair share of musicals and plays on all levels, so I went into the show with a bit of skepticism.  They begin the evening with serving their house signature salad and then opening up the buffet. The food was truly … (0 comments)