I really enjoy reading. I’ve been reading almost my entire life and before I could read my mother read to me. I credit my mom for my love of books. I’ve always liked a good mystery, like Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys and Phyllis Whitney books as I got a little older. My taste in books has expanded over the years, especially since I started writing. I still have my favorite genres, but I sometimes challenge myself to read something beyond my normal literary go-to’s.
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Something’s Better Than Nothing
Posted in Baer House Inn, blogging, breakfast, eating, Family, food, friends, gratitude, innkeeping, Jansen Schmidt, On Common Ground, On Hallowed Ground, positivity, travel, vacation, Vicksburg, writing, tagged adapting, B&Bs, bed & breakfast, discounts, get-away, house tours, incentives, inns, Mississippi, money, normal hours, overnight, pancakes, pandemic, special offer, specials, travel, we're open on August 10, 2020| 8 Comments »
Folks it’s been slim pickings here at Casa Baer. I’ve been trying to keep my chin up throughout this pandemic but some days it’s really hard to find the silver lining. Since the beginning of March we’ve only taken in just a smidge over six thousand dollars. Usually we bring in double that each and every month, especially this time of year. We’re heading into our second busiest time of the year and are still getting more cancellations than reservations coming in. It’s heart breaking. (more…)
I’m In Over My Head
Posted in Baer House Inn, friends, goals, humor, innkeeping, Jansen Schmidt, laughter, On Common Ground, On Hallowed Ground, resolutions, writing, tagged business, business owners, instructions, internet, John Deere, self-help videos, small business, step-by-step help, technology, tractors, troubleshooting, website, Youtube on June 1, 2020| 10 Comments »
I’m a pretty tenacious person, especially when I really want something. I’m a firm believer that there is more than one way to skin a cat and I can almost always find a way to get something done. But, I do know when to call it quits, too. Some things just aren’t worth the time and energy.