december 13, 2015
“Don’t be fooled by the calendar. There are only as many days in the year as you make use of. One person gets only a week’s value out of a year while another person gets a full year’s value out … Continued
december 12, 2015
“You do not need to know precisely what is happening, or exactly where it is all going. What you need is to recognize the possibilities and challenges offered by the present moment, and to embrace them with courage, faith and … Continued
december 11, 2015
“The big question is whether you are going to say a hearty yes to your adventure.” ~ Joseph Campbell I’m not sure what Dad asked for, but Santa looks a little surprised and Mrs. Claus looks plum tickled. … Continued
december 10, 2015
“You might be poor, your shoes might be broken, but your mind is a palace.” ~ Frank McCourt My dad loves Jodi Stacy almost as much as he loves me. He talks with her, laughs with her, worries about … Continued
december 9, 2015
“Never regret anything that has happened in your life. It cannot be changed, undone, or forgotten. Take it as a lesson learned and move on.” ~ Unknown Dad’s retirement party was just part of the Bank’s annual Christmas … Continued
december 8, 2015
“Enjoy the little things in life because one day you’ll look back and realize they were the big things.” ~ Unknown The bank decided to surprise dad with a retirement party cleverly disguised as the annual Christmas dinner. … Continued
december 7, 2015
“Some days there won’t be a song in your heart. Sing anyway.” ~ Emory Austin On CBS Sunday Morning there was a segment called Violins of Hope. These were no ordinary violins. They were played in concentration camps by Jewish … Continued
december 6, 2015
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi For years I’ve been captivated by the cross at First Presbyterian Church. It stirs something in me. Its shadow against … Continued
december 5, 2015
“One of the greatest lessons in life is learning to be happy without the things we cannot or should not have.” ~ Richard L. Evans It started with a completely out-of-this-world foggy/frosty morning drive to the little hamlet … Continued
december 4, 2015
“When someone says, “I’m going through hell,” the best response is to tell them, “Don’t stop!” ~ Douglas Bloch Dennis Emery (center) is one of the nicest guys I know. He’s a former UK Tennis coach and now works … Continued