june 10, 2017
“Psychologists say, once you learn how to be happy, you will not tolerate being around people who make you feel anything less.” ~ Unknown Before the days of art murals there were these. Ads were painted on buildings … Continued
“Psychologists say, once you learn how to be happy, you will not tolerate being around people who make you feel anything less.” ~ Unknown Before the days of art murals there were these. Ads were painted on buildings … Continued
“If you carry joy in your heart, you can heal any moment.” ~ Carlos Santana Ruth and I sometimes walk together to the parking garage at day’s end. Today, we neared Limestone Street when she began to tell … Continued
“Be kinder to yourself. And then let your kindness flood the world.” ~ Pema Chödrön I first met Brett Ratliff a couple of years ago in Johnson City, Tennessee at an Appalachian Studies Association conference. We have many … Continued
“You always have two choices: your commitment versus your fear.” ~ Sammy Davis, Jr. I don’t ordinarily post about people I don’t know, but I’m making an exception because this man was totally awesome. I think his name is Devin. … Continued
“Turn your face stubbornly to the light, and keep it there.” ~ Elizabeth Gilbert A few weeks ago Crystal traveled to Austin, Texas to attend a Photogrammetry workshop. This type of photography involves many photos, multiple angles, and … Continued
“Direction is so much more important than speed.” ~ Unknown My drive back from Whitesburg last Saturday brought me around Cave Run Lake at sunset. I will sometimes drive across the dam to see the broad waters at different … Continued
“The soul should always stand ajar, ready to welcome the ecstatic experience.” ~ Emily Dickinson Remember I said in yesterday’s post that my trip to Seedtime on the Cumberland included old friends and new? In this photo we see, sort of, … Continued
“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.” ~ Dalai Lama XIV After 31 years I finally made it to Seedtime on the Cumberland, Appalshop’s annual music and arts festival in Whitesburg. I’m usually … Continued
“Work like you don’t need the money. Love like you’ve never been hurt. Dance like nobody’s watching.” ~ Satchel Paige Wally and I had an impromptu visit from Aunt Ruth Bryan this evening. As Wally sported his best punk … Continued
“Look in the mirror. That’s your competition.” ~ Unknown Jane Rees and husband Don sat next to me to and from Washington DC. One of the special moments of the trip for all the vets was mail call … Continued