september 3, 2013
“You can’t reach for anything new if your hands are still full of yesterday’s junk.” ~ Unknown Fall is in the air. The light at day’s end reminds me so much of my Papaw Adams. This kind of day would … Continued
“You can’t reach for anything new if your hands are still full of yesterday’s junk.” ~ Unknown Fall is in the air. The light at day’s end reminds me so much of my Papaw Adams. This kind of day would … Continued
“What you allow is what will continue.” ~ Unknown I worked most of the day cleaning the house. When you get busy, the last thing you really pay attention to is your living quarters, at least that’s true in my … Continued
“Look into your heart and be honest about all of the people in your past who have harmed you in any way. Where there is pain, practice pardon. Forgiveness is the very foundation of spiritual awakening.” ~ Dr. Wayne W. … Continued
“Inner peace begins the moment you choose not to allow another person or event to control your emotions.” ~ Unknown For many years most of my best friends have lived far away. I’ve missed all that food and hilarity and … Continued
“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” ~ Dolly Parton Sometimes I walk outside and the morning light is beyond gorgeous, making everything glow. Even the dullest objects come to life. And sometimes, there is just beauty … Continued
“However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?” ~ Buddha I’d like you to meet my oldest friend in the world. Alisa Ellen Marshall Burnett and … Continued
“Patience: It’s a virtue when you really want to bitch, and a necessity when you really want to whine.” ~ David DeWitt It was the first day of the fall semester. In celebration, Special Collections had an open house complete … Continued
“I don’t have bad days. I have bad spots in otherwise good days.” ~ Linn Smith Linn Smith is my friend Rich Kidd’s recently departed mother. I never had the pleasure of meeting her in person, but we chatted on … Continued
“The only disability in life is a bad attitude.” ~ Unknown There’s insane concrete repair going on in front of the library. Amidst the hair-splitting buzz saw and constant power washer, these little gems appeared, alone and quiet. The coolest boots … Continued
“We either make ourselves strong, or we make ourselves miserable. The amount of work is the same.” ~ Carlos Castaneda As the sun began to set I looked out to the porch and saw an enormous spider silhouetted against the … Continued