november 22, 2018
“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but grateful for those which he has.” ~ Epictetus Once more Aunt Lois opened her home to the family so we could … Continued
july 2, 2018
“Everything comes to you at the right time. Be patient.” ~ Unknown Tony and Charlene are having a large yard sale tomorrow in West Liberty. At the last minute, not wanting to miss out on the upcoming holiday … Continued
may 25, 2018
“We do not have to improve ourselves; we just have to let go of what blocks our heart.” ~ Jack Kornfield While the newlyweds were off being photographed by the professionals, a much shorter and younger couple was … Continued
march 17, 2018
“Never assume that loud is strong and quiet is weak.” ~ TinyBuddha These Barnes kids. I don’t know what they were reciting, or whatever it was they were doing, but it was hilarious. They are such a tight … Continued
january 30, 2018
“Life has no remote. Get up and change it yourself.” ~ Unknown I love it when the Universe conspires for good. About ten days ago there came a comment on an outhouse post from Lori Sanford (center). She … Continued
november 29, 2017
“It is possible to choose peace over worry.” ~ Unknown If you haven’t figured it out by now, I have a pretty big family. Yesterday I said my Aunt Virginia’s oldest, Ann, brought her to the Saturday festivities. … Continued
august 28, 2017
“Relish everything that’s inside of you, the imperfections, the darkness, the richness and light and everything. And that makes for a full life.” ~ Anthony Hopkins This is my oldest cousin, Michael. He’s a teacher and minister in … Continued
july 16, 2017
“Don’t worry about failures, worry about the chances you miss when you don’t even try.” ~ Jack Canfield As I mentioned yesterday, I was tasked with photographing the wedding of my Aunt Charlene and, now, Uncle Tony. I … Continued
august 2, 2016
“You do not have to be good. / You do not have to walk on your knees / for a hundred miles through the desert, repenting. / You only have to let the soft animal of your body / love … Continued
june 5, 2016
“Listen to the wind. It talks. Listen to the silence. It speaks. Listen to your heart. It knows.” ~ Unknown This afternoon Marie and Robert Dale threw a high school graduation party for their oldest grandchild, Alexis (left). … Continued