august 31, 2021
“We may think that everything in us is wrong, but that’s not true. There are millions of things in us that are right.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh What’s the antidote for a way-too-busy Monday? Lunch with the Triple J’s – … Continued
august 30, 2021
“Overthinking is the biggest cause of unhappiness.” ~ Unknown My old high school classmate Brian Oberley died at 4am this morning. He was in a Knoxville ICU on a ventilator, but that couldn’t save him. Brian was a hoot in … Continued
august 29, 2021
“Simply let go of the illusion that it could have been any different.” ~ Jeff Foster I told you last Thursday was fabulous and it started with this fabulous friend right here. Reinette Jones could brighten the darkest day for … Continued
august 28, 2021
“Be proud of who you are, of how hard you have worked, and all you have accomplished.” ~ Unknown Chuck Cox, killer flattop bluegrass guitarist turned oral historian, childhood friend to Doug Boyd, traveller of Eastern Kentucky backroads. I adored … Continued
august 27, 2021
“No one is coming to save you. This life is 100% your responsibility.” ~ Unknown Here’s another shot from yesterday’s field trip downtown to discuss building materials. The spire belongs to First Presbyterian Church where I attend services…when I go, … Continued
august 26, 2021
“As we learn to open our hearts, anyone, even people who drive us crazy, can be our teacher.” ~ Pema Chödrön Class #2 had a field day to examine building materials. Honestly, it was a great day start to finish, … Continued
august 25, 2021
“Some stranger somewhere still remembers you because you were kind to them when no one else was.” ~ TinyBuddha First day of class for moi and I’m already tickled pink. Unlike my first masters degree when I loathed every second, … Continued
august 24, 2021
“At the end of the day, what really matters is that your loved ones are well, you’ve done your best, and you’re thankful for all you have.” ~ TinyBuddha This evening I did something I never do, and I’m so … Continued
august 23, 2021
“I have decided to be happy because it is good for my health.” ~ Unknown Welcome to the first day of classes at the University of Kentucky. My classes meet later in the week, but I attended the college orientation … Continued
august 22, 2021
“when the world goes mad be wildly kind to everyone everyone everyone everyone – you can’t control much but you control how you treat others in these breaking news heartbreaking times when nothing feels certain let your raw kindness be … Continued