january 15, 2018
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. The University observes Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, so I was out of the office with a lot of … Continued
january 14, 2018
“Find hope where there is none because no one is going to give it to you.” ~ Tsem Rinpoche It’s cold. It’s January. Last winter was mild, and we paid the price when bug hordes came out of … Continued
january 13, 2018
“Every obstacle is an opportunity.” ~ Unknown Abigail Bartlett got a camera for Christmas. Proud parents, Bryan and Jen, invited me over to walk her through it. Naturally, Abby knew more about the menu than I did. Nevertheless, I … Continued
january 12, 2018
“Try to make at least one person happy every day. If you cannot do a kind deed, speak a kind word. If you cannot speak a kind word, think a kind thought. Count up, if you can, the treasure of … Continued
january 11, 2018
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt Crystal loves a challenge. So when I got a text from her expressing frustration with photographing some artwork that couldn’t be moved from their locations, … Continued
january 10, 2018
“Kind words cost nothing.” ~ Unknown The Lunch Ladies made our way to the new Student Center today. So far, only Champions Food Court is open, but we’re good with that. We’re called the Lunch ladies after all. The … Continued
january 9, 2018
“Stop beating yourself up. You are a work in progress, which means you get there a little at a time, not all at once.” ~ Unknown All these wires are making sure I have a brain. I’m afraid they’ll … Continued
january 8, 2018
“Practice the pause. Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you’re about to react harshly and you’ll avoid doing and saying things you’ll later regret.” ~ Lori Deschene Today is my actual day of birth … Continued
january 7, 2018
“The secret to living well and longer is: eat half, walk double, laugh triple, and love without measure.” ~ Tibetan Proverb I had the great fortune of dining with some of my family to finish off the birthday … Continued
january 6, 2018
“Your speed doesn’t matter. Forward is forward.” ~ Unknown It’s my birthday weekend. The first order of business was The Last Jedi matinee with Stacy Yelton at the Kentucky Theater. Nothing will ever touch the original movie, but this … Continued