Beth Smith, CT
@bethtranslates.bsky.social
ATA-certified French>English translator specializing in advertising & marketing, transcreation, entertainment, and literary translation.
Today's backyard pond pics
March 28, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Today's backyard pond pics
Goodnight, Bobcat & friends
March 24, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Goodnight, Bobcat & friends
I finished the first draft of a book translation today! I was way behind schedule at one point, so this is a huge relief.
Ezzy is also thrilled, as you can see.
Ezzy is also thrilled, as you can see.
January 31, 2025 at 1:29 AM
I finished the first draft of a book translation today! I was way behind schedule at one point, so this is a huge relief.
Ezzy is also thrilled, as you can see.
Ezzy is also thrilled, as you can see.
Objectively, this isn't much snow. But near Houston, TX, yes it is. 😂
January 22, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Objectively, this isn't much snow. But near Houston, TX, yes it is. 😂
Today's water lily action in the pond.
January 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Today's water lily action in the pond.
Ezzy hopes things will get better soon.
November 11, 2024 at 9:00 PM
Ezzy hopes things will get better soon.
Smol visitor on the front door this morning
July 25, 2024 at 2:20 PM
Smol visitor on the front door this morning
Lots happening in the front flower bed today!
May 9, 2024 at 4:55 PM
Lots happening in the front flower bed today!
Not ideal translating conditions.
April 27, 2024 at 6:40 PM
Not ideal translating conditions.
I disappeared after my mom passed away in December, but I miss the updates from people who have moved to France, cats, and people who have moved to France & have cats (and dogs). So hi, everyone! All 50 of you. 😂
Recent pic of the flowers out front. Waiting for the tiny plants to grow.
Recent pic of the flowers out front. Waiting for the tiny plants to grow.
April 25, 2024 at 11:54 PM
I disappeared after my mom passed away in December, but I miss the updates from people who have moved to France, cats, and people who have moved to France & have cats (and dogs). So hi, everyone! All 50 of you. 😂
Recent pic of the flowers out front. Waiting for the tiny plants to grow.
Recent pic of the flowers out front. Waiting for the tiny plants to grow.
Water lilies in the backyard pond today
February 10, 2024 at 5:37 PM
Water lilies in the backyard pond today
Water lily trifecta in Ye Olde Sludgy Pond today. The peach one hasn't bloomed in months; I don't think it liked the heat. (Same, btw.)
November 8, 2023 at 5:30 PM
Water lily trifecta in Ye Olde Sludgy Pond today. The peach one hasn't bloomed in months; I don't think it liked the heat. (Same, btw.)
A few photos from today's trip to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. I was grateful it was only 81⁰ today.
October 23, 2023 at 9:54 PM
A few photos from today's trip to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. I was grateful it was only 81⁰ today.
View from my hotel room in Miami. The ATA conference starts Wednesday evening. Before that, who knows?
October 22, 2023 at 11:14 PM
View from my hotel room in Miami. The ATA conference starts Wednesday evening. Before that, who knows?
The plants that survived are looking pretty good now that it's not 100⁰ every day.
October 18, 2023 at 1:55 PM
The plants that survived are looking pretty good now that it's not 100⁰ every day.
Taking advantage of the afternoon sun in the bedroom
October 14, 2023 at 10:54 PM
Taking advantage of the afternoon sun in the bedroom
Goodnight, Bobcat & frens
October 7, 2023 at 2:41 AM
Goodnight, Bobcat & frens
Make yourself at home, why don't you? 😼 Neighborhood kitty napping on my front porch.
October 4, 2023 at 9:39 PM
Make yourself at home, why don't you? 😼 Neighborhood kitty napping on my front porch.
It's amazing what a decent amount of rain can do. 🌺 The hardy hibiscus had been looking pretty shabby from the heat.
September 20, 2023 at 4:57 PM
It's amazing what a decent amount of rain can do. 🌺 The hardy hibiscus had been looking pretty shabby from the heat.