december 11, 2013
“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” — J.R.R. Tolkien Not all archives are filled with gifts from strangers. I’ve passed these shelves a dozen times, but never … Continued
december 10, 2013
“Laugh, be happy, make awesome memories and enjoy this life.” ~ Bree Chapman Gary and Pam Thurman and Barb Plested get huge, huge, huge props for the most inventive Christmas card ever. Plus, this snow globe has a cute little … Continued
december 9, 2013
“Learn as if you would live forever. Live as if you would die tomorrow.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi Stacy: Here’s your outhouse pic. You can call it, “We’re Out…House.” Me: Ha! How funny. Stacy: You better give me credit for that. … Continued
december 8, 2013
“To be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” ~ Nelson Mandela Rebecca Brereton-Farr, left, turned 17 years old. Today, a delicious lunch was had … Continued
december 7, 2013
“Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.” ~ William Jennings Bryan I met someone very important today. It … Continued
december 6, 2013
“A smile is an inexpensive way to change your looks.” ~ Charles Gordy Rain streaks the windows as creeks and rivers fill. This year’s snowmageddon is slated to land here tonight, but first comes the flooding and freezing rain. I suspect … Continued
december 5, 2013
“If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” ~ Mother Teresa Jeff Rion, aka Podge, is one of the coolest guys I know. He’s one of the kindest people I’ve ever … Continued
december 4, 2013
“Be kinder to yourself. And then let your kindness flood the world.” ~ Pema Chödron The cats are admiring the neighbor’s Christmas lights. Related Images:
december 3, 2013
“If you don’t feel it, flee from it. Go where you are celebrated, not merely tolerated.” ~ Paul F. Davis The sorority houses have their festively lighted trees on full display. Related Images:
december 2, 2013
“Find the good and praise it.” – Alex Haley I noticed an interesting statue of Thomas Jefferson. I sometimes wonder what the founding fathers would make of this country today. Would they be pleased or mortified? We’d all like to … Continued