february 19, 2016
“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” ~ Unknown Tucked away in a far dark corner of the Cathedral Basilica stands this statue of Mary. I call it ‘Mary on the half shell’ because of the … Continued
february 18, 2016
“Back in the day? Scully, back in the day is now.” ~ Fox Mulder Last Friday I had the occasion to go home to West Liberty. The folks and I were about town when we stopped in at dad’s … Continued
february 17, 2016
“If you have a dream of being or doing something that seems impossible, try for it anyway. It will only become more impossible as you age and become responsible for other people.” ~ Unknown He was smart, perhaps … Continued
february 16, 2016
“Nobody ever dies wishing they had worked more. Work hard, but don’t prioritize work over family, friends, or even yourself.” ~ Unknown In July 2010, I drove dad (right) and Uncle James (center) to Bethel, Ohio to see … Continued
february 15, 2016
“Think like a proton and stay positive.” ~ unknown One of the last places Gail showed me inside Central Christian Church was the baptismal. I was immediately drawn to the shadow cast by the iron grate which hides it from the sanctuary. The … Continued
february 14, 2016
“If you’re getting overwhelmed by life, just return to the immediate present moment and savour all that is beautiful and comforting. Take a deep breath, relax.” ~ unknown At the invitation of my friend Gail Kennedy, I attended, … Continued
february 13, 2016
“Stuff is just stuff. Don’t hold onto material objects, hold onto time and experiences instead.” ~ Unknown The family adores my cousin Michael. He’s the oldest of the Terry grandchildren, son of the oldest Terry child, my late uncle … Continued
february 12, 2016
“We have so little faith in the ebb and flow of life, of love, of relationships. We leap at the flow of the tide and resist in terror its ebb. We are afraid that it will never return. We insist … Continued
february 11, 2016
“You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously.” ~ Unknown Remember last week I said my cousin Lisa gave our grandmother the exact same reason I gave for not marrying? Well, here’s her reason (dad); … Continued
february 10, 2016
“One tree can start a forest; One smile can begin a friendship; One hand can lift a soul; One word can frame a goal; One candle can wipe out darkness; One laugh can conquer gloom; One hope can raise our … Continued