august 31, 2013
“Inner peace begins the moment you choose not to allow another person or event to control your emotions.” ~ Unknown For many years most of my best friends have lived far away. I’ve missed all that food and hilarity and … Continued
august 30, 2013
“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” ~ Dolly Parton Sometimes I walk outside and the morning light is beyond gorgeous, making everything glow. Even the dullest objects come to life. And sometimes, there is just beauty … Continued
august 29, 2013
“However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?” ~ Buddha I’d like you to meet my oldest friend in the world. Alisa Ellen Marshall Burnett and … Continued
august 28, 2013
“Patience: It’s a virtue when you really want to bitch, and a necessity when you really want to whine.” ~ David DeWitt It was the first day of the fall semester. In celebration, Special Collections had an open house complete … Continued
august 27, 2013
“I don’t have bad days. I have bad spots in otherwise good days.” ~ Linn Smith Linn Smith is my friend Rich Kidd’s recently departed mother. I never had the pleasure of meeting her in person, but we chatted on … Continued
august 26, 2013
“The only disability in life is a bad attitude.” ~ Unknown There’s insane concrete repair going on in front of the library. Amidst the hair-splitting buzz saw and constant power washer, these little gems appeared, alone and quiet. The coolest boots … Continued
august 25, 2013
“We either make ourselves strong, or we make ourselves miserable. The amount of work is the same.” ~ Carlos Castaneda As the sun began to set I looked out to the porch and saw an enormous spider silhouetted against the … Continued
august 24, 2013
“Shine with all you have. When someone tries to blow you out, just take their oxygen and burn brighter.” ~ Katelyn S. Irons What a gorgeous day in the Bluegrass. While I was mowing the lawn I couldn’t help noticing … Continued
august 23, 2013
“Our anxiety does not come from thinking about the future but from wanting to control it.” ~ Kahlil Gibran Seth has taken his new position as the Clements Fellow, leaving us in Alexa’s able hands. She really wanted to smile … Continued
august 22, 2013
“Be someone who makes someone else look forward to tomorrow.” ~ Unknown This week has felt a lot like this photo: reduced visibility, lack of detail, unclear steps, that sort of thing. In addition to an unusually busy, unplanned week, … Continued