My heart was broken after hearing of Mary Beth's passing. I have gone back and re-read some of her blogs to remeber her the way I think she would have wanted. Though the tears still flow the smiles are easy and the laughter is returning.
If you didn't know Mary Beth you missed a knowing a wonderful person but you can get a feel of her witty personality from her blogs. Here are some of my favorites.
Talk Like Shakespeare Day
National Limerick Day
What is UP with Women and Stupid Shoes…An Interactive Blog
In the words of Mary Beth "As long as a sprinkling of snark and sass are allowed, I’m good." from What You Think Upon Grows Day – May 31, 2015.
Cathy this is so great and you are right. We were a group of strangers that learned and worked together! My heart breaks that she is gone too! Thank you for doing this.
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I thought it might help with some of the pain of losing such a wonderful person.
DeleteI am so sad to hear this news! Her blogs were witty and fun to read. Although I never met her in person, she had a wonderful way of drawing our diverse little group on online sellers together for a laugh and a smile as we interacted with her via social media and her blog. Rest in Peace, Mary Beth.
ReplyDeleteYes, the news was shocking and sad.
DeleteThank you Cathy for this. It's remarkable what the world of online selling of handmade crafts has done in connecting us all. Mary Beth was a beacon of light and laughter amongst us all. She will be sorely missed. You hit the nail on the head with the quote you used about her "snark and sass" - perfect! RIP Mary Beth xx
ReplyDeleteYes, it is. I was just thinking about our group and how long we have known each other. Though most of us have never met there is definitely a friendship, and the loss of one of our friends leaves a empty space in the heart.
DeleteGreat tribute, Cathy - wonderfully said. Her wit, snarkiness and being an all around beautiful person will be greatly missed. Will share the post.
ReplyDeleteSo true Catherine.
DeleteWonderful tribute! Loved her wittiness. She will be missed by all.
ReplyDeleteI did too Charlotte.
DeleteI didn't know that Mary Beth had died. Thank you for posting this. I loved her blog posts - she expressed a vivacious personality in her writing.
ReplyDeleteShe certainly did. I looked forward to her blogs because you just never knew what she would come up with next.
DeleteThank you for this wonderful tribute to MaryBeth...the blog posts you picked were also some of my favorites. She will always be fondly remembered.
ReplyDeleteYes, she will and missed by many.
DeleteThis is so sweet Cathy and so true too! There was a time I would not have thought that you could have a friend that you never met. I used to poo poo internet dating......until my friends began to date and marry from their internet matches. They actually found good matches! Now, I can say that I have internet friends and especially this group of very creative, kind and hard working women. Our businesses have grown with our friendships. No one was coerced or pressured. All chose.
ReplyDeleteMary Beth was one of those "friends" that always made me smile and I enjoyed our communications. I think I got a sense of who she was and I liked her. I also know that I will miss her funny ways. Us humans are an amazing bunch.
I think the friendships just sort of snuck up on us. I realized one day while reading posts that I knew so much about these "complete strangers" and I worried when there was an illness or even when pets were sick and thought "these people are not stranger they are my friends". It is truly hard to believe that without meeting any of the group in person you can become so close and care about them so much that when you hear about an injury, illness or death you are affected just as if they were members of your family.
DeleteThank you for doing this, Cathy! She will be greatly missed. I love her blog posts and it's one of keepsakes she left us. It's an honor to know this amazing lady.
ReplyDeleteYes, Natalie, you are so right, her blog posts are a great keepsake for us.
DeleteThanks, Cathy. I love the Talk Like Shakespeare blog - also the tribute to her dad. She was a special person - so talented and so blazingly funny. xoxo
ReplyDeleteYes, Mary I also liked the tribute to her dad. I think I had just been put on the waiting list at the time of that one so I missed it originally.
ReplyDeleteLOVED reading everyone's sweet comments and memories. Thanks so much for this fitting tribute, Cathy. You are all so right with your many observations of her art and her big personality that filled a room. She sure was cheeky and hilarious. Lots of sadness during this time, but lots of joy at how she impacted people with her goodness. - Nancy (sister)
ReplyDeleteIt was my pleasure Nancy. We will all miss her very much.
DeleteI only knew Mary Beth through her wonderful ieces and her blog and I was shocked to hear that she had passed away. I sure she'll be entertaining everyone on the other side with her humor and her wit.
ReplyDeleteI am sure you are right. :)
DeleteI didn't know she passed away either., just found out.
ReplyDeleteHer blog posts were awesome and she seemed like a fantastic person. We are very sorry for your loss. Sending big hugs.