may 31, 2023
“You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all the time.” ~ Angela Davis I’m standing at the Freezer Fresh Saturday when I hear, “Kopana?” There stood my … Continued
may 30, 2023
“May the things that cause you pain also open your eyes.” ~ Kalen Dion We checked off another first when we placed flowers on Dad’s grave Saturday afternoon. Despite the lack of rain, the grass is coming along, and overall, … Continued
may 29, 2023
“When you are tired, instead of taking your frustrations out on others, take a nap.” ~ Timber Hawkeye One of my strongest memories from childhood comes from when I was three years old. We’d not been living at our house … Continued
may 28, 2023
“If you feel disrespected and ignored, it’s always a sign you need to stop self-obsessing and focus on others. It’s time to go out there, be brave, and lift others up.” ~ Alex Mathers While mom and Mary visited yesterday, … Continued
may 27, 2023
“Stay afraid, but do it anyway. What’s important is the action. You don’t have to wait to be confident.” ~ Carrie Fisher This might be one of my all-time favorite photos. It was decoration day for us, and on the … Continued
may 26, 2023
“Confidence is not ‘They will like me.’ Confidence is, ‘I’ll be fine if they don’t.’” ~ Unknown I’m leaving work today when I see Crystal in the President’s yard with her camera. I wandered over to say goodbye for the … Continued
may 25, 2023
“If you are unhappy with anything…whatever is bringing you down, get rid of it. Because you’ll find that when you’re free, your true creativity, your true self, comes out.” ~ Tina Turner (1939-2023) Crystal and I weren’t alone the last … Continued
may 24, 2023
“Remember, most of your stress comes from the way you respond, not the way life is. Adjust your attitude, and all that extra stress is gone.” ~ Unknown It was a brilliant day until the news came that Anna Mae … Continued
may 23, 2023
“One of the most important things you can do on this earth is to let people know they are not alone.” ~ Sharon L. Alder Rummaging below the bleachers of Memorial Coliseum didn’t uncover anything spectacular, just wire and dust, … Continued
may 22, 2023
“I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people” ~ Vincent van Gogh The first of three off-campus summer tours to neighboring libraries and archives, this new program through the Professional Development Committee offers a glimpse … Continued