january 11, 2023
“May you have the courage to break the patterns in your life that no longer serve you.” ~ Unknown Here’s how awesome my rental sister Kelly Barnes is. After Craig’s service yesterday, she told me she was sorry I hadn’t … Continued
january 10, 2023
“You do not find the happy life. You make it.” ~ Thomas S. Monson Last Friday, January 6, the world lost a light. Those who’ve followed the outhouse know my love and admiration for Craig Barnes. He has been my … Continued
january 9, 2023
“Waste your money, and you’re only out of money, but waste your time, and you’ve lost a part of your life.” ~ Michael LeBoeuf Cousin Missy, hands above, is soon to be a grandmother for the first time. He’s already … Continued
january 8, 2023
“‘What day is it?’ asked Pooh. ‘It’s today,’ squeaked Piglet. ‘My favorite day,’ said Pooh.” ~ A.A. Milne I forgot it was my birthday until I’d been up a while. Greg helped remind me, though, as he often reminds me … Continued
january 7, 2023
“Understanding yourself is power. Loving yourself is freedom. Forgiving yourself is peace. Being yourself is bliss.” ~ Unknown Brother from another mother came to town for the night after spending some time with his mother up in the mountains. He … Continued
january 6, 2023
“May your worries be light. May your joy be great. May your cup overflow.” ~ Unknown Our good boy attended his second class of obedience school. I attended the second class of obedience school, too, and judging by the number … Continued
january 5, 2023
“If you don’t take the reins, it’s going to stay the same. Nothin’s gonna change if you don’t change it.” ~ Dolly Parton Stacy gave me a Magic 8 Ball for Christmas. I loved these things. I thought they were … Continued
january 4, 2023
“Normalize telling your friends you love them. Tell them a lot. Make it weird.” ~ Tiny Buddha Here, we see Crystal demonstrating her Gingerbread throwing stars. Don’t let the smile fool you. I believe she would throw them if pressed. … Continued
january 3, 2023
“Every year you make a resolution to change yourself. This year make a resolution to be yourself. ” ~ Unknown Angie and Joyce sent mom and me two beautiful poinsettias for Christmas. Since Lilly won’t allow me to have houseplants, … Continued
january 2, 2023
“And now we welcome the new year, full of things that have never been.” ~ Rilke When Deb and I were visiting on New Year’s Eve, she mentioned a friend who often refers to Freudian slips as every mistake he … Continued