november 30, 2017
“If the hurt comes, so will the happiness. Be patient.” ~ Lieza A photo of the photo will have to do for now. You met Rick Hayes way back in 2012 when I was in DC. We grew … Continued
november 29, 2017
“It is possible to choose peace over worry.” ~ Unknown If you haven’t figured it out by now, I have a pretty big family. Yesterday I said my Aunt Virginia’s oldest, Ann, brought her to the Saturday festivities. … Continued
november 28, 2017
“Make your life a masterpiece; imagine no limitations on what you can be, have, or do.” ~ Brian Tracy Meet Aunt Virginia. Her oldest, Ann, brought her to the Cowboy Chili and Soup shindig last Saturday. I didn’t … Continued
november 27, 2017
“The secret to living well and longer is: eat half, walk double, laugh triple and love without measure.” ~ Tibetan Proverb There’s something about JC that dad is instinctively drawn to. I don’t know if it’s his laugh, … Continued
november 26, 2017
“It’s not happiness that makes us grateful; it’s gratefulness that makes us happy.” ~ Brother David Steindl-Rast Dad is very proud of my yard. When he’s here he spends his free time raking it. It’s something he can … Continued
november 25, 2017
“I believe that if life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade… And try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka, and have a party.” ~ Ron White I’d been waiting months to see the Chihuly … Continued
november 24, 2017
“The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up.” ~ Paul Valery Every once in a while Stacy and I go to Shakertown after Thanksgiving. Today was just such an occasion, and we couldn’t … Continued
november 23, 2017
“Continue to choose hope over despair, love over hatred, and action over apathy — every single time.” ~ Kamala Harris Soon after we returned home from Thanksgiving dinner at Aunt Lois’, dad turned to me and said, “That … Continued
november 22, 2017
“Your happiness isn’t dependent on where you live, how much you weigh, or what you do for work. The key to happiness is appreciating what you have at this moment.” ~ Jessica Blanchard Young Library has a nice … Continued
november 21, 2017
“Don’t lower your standards to fit in. Don’t shrink who you are to make other people comfortable.” ~ Unknown I saw Charlotte Webb for a hair cut, but for the first time since I’ve known her, and the … Continued