february 29, 2016
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” ~ Leo Buscaglia … Continued
february 28, 2016
“When something goes wrong in your life just yell, ‘Plot Twist,’ and move on. ” ~ Mollie Weis There’s a Cooper’s Hawk that makes his home in one of the large trees in the President’s yard. I can see much of the … Continued
february 27, 2016
“Everything in moderation, except awesome. You can never have too much awesome.” ~ Unknown Looks like the yarn bombers have hit downtown Lexington. I last saw trees yarn bombed back in 2013 on campus. If you’re not familiar … Continued
february 26, 2016
“Let your hands be so busy catching blessings that you don’t have the capacity to hold on to grudges.” ~ Unknown Just outside the smallest chapel of Central Christian church is a slender prayer garden where this hand carved marble replica … Continued
february 25, 2016
“Joy comes to us in ordinary moments. We risk missing out when we get too busy chasing down the extraordinary.” ~ Brené Brown A family photo was gathered near the end of James’ visitation. There were 53 of … Continued
february 24, 2016
“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson While … Continued
february 23, 2016
“Whatever you give to life, it gives you back. Do not hate anybody. The hatred which comes out from you will someday comeback to you. Love others. And love will comeback to you.” ~ Unknown Dad rode to the … Continued
february 22, 2016
“You can’t calm the storm, so stop trying. What you can do is calm yourself. The storm will pass.” ~ Timber Hawkeye Given the sadness over the last week I thought I’d show you that it hasn’t all been … Continued
february 21, 2016
“The heart that truly loves has no room for grudges.” ~ Ghanaian Proverb Funerals are strange things really. Overwhelming grief in the midst of boundless gratitude. Between the tears are laughter, stories, and heartfelt hugs. I will not lie … Continued
february 20, 2016
“I have found the perfect paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love.” ~ Mother Teresa I caught a glimpse of dad standing alone, staring at his baby brother’s … Continued