july 31, 2015
“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” ~ William James Erin came to talk to me again. She brings a lighthearted joy with her wherever she goes. It’s just part of who … Continued
“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” ~ William James Erin came to talk to me again. She brings a lighthearted joy with her wherever she goes. It’s just part of who … Continued
“The sacred is like rain. It falls everywhere but pools in certain places.” ~ Dakota elders Remember when I had that squamous cell tumor removed from my hand in the spring? Several folks took my advice from that … Continued
“Pay attention to the voice that doesn’t use words. Listen to your intuition.” ~ Dr. Terry A. Gordon Thinking lovingly of the original 2 Pony front window: always one of my favorite views. I’ll just leave this here, … Continued
“Every moment that you spend upset, in despair, in anguish, angry, or hurt because of the behavior of anybody else in your life is a moment in which you’ve given up control of your life.” ~ Wayne Dyer They … Continued
“The older I get, the more I realize the value of privacy. Of cultivating your circle and only letting certain people in. You can be open, honest, and real while still understanding not everyone deserves a seat at the table of … Continued
“There are so many beautiful reasons to be happy.” ~ Unknown I got my sorry butt up and went to service at First Presbyterian. I admit that I probably wouldn’t have gone were it not for a meeting … Continued
“Stop worrying about what you have to lose and start focusing on what you have to gain.” ~ Unknown You might recall that Stacy Yelton’s nephew, Ryan, died in January. It was a heroin overdose. It was his first … Continued
“The road to enlightenment is long and difficult, and you should try not to forget snacks and magazines.” ~ Anne Lamott I had a chance to do an oral history with Erin Chandler. She’s a real trooper for … Continued
“Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.” ~ Norman Vincent Peale Joyce Bliss is one of the finest women I know. … Continued
“Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.” ~ Omar Khayyam This is the Illinois River at Hanging Rock, not far from Tahlequah, Oklahoma. When Ang drove me to the airport we passed this same location. … Continued