november 10, 2023
“There is no greater wealth in this world than peace of mind.” ~ Unknown It was raining when I left DC this morning, and it rained until I got to Charleston, West Virginia. I didn’t mind it because, as the … Continued
november 9, 2023
“I’m going to retire someday and live off my savings. What I’ll do on the second day, I have no idea.” ~ Unknown The day was going swimmingly. We had listened to preservation strategies against climate change (such as they … Continued
november 8, 2023
“The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear.” ~ Rumi To my complete surprise, my room at the historic Omni Shoreham has a balcony. It’s not big, but it’s big enough to open the door and step … Continued
november 7, 2023
“Sometimes the greatest test is how you quietly handle those who so boldly mishandled you.” ~ Morgan Richard Olivier The overlook at the Fred Long Centennial Park along West Virginia Highway 48 (Seneca Trail) offered a pretty doggone beautiful view, … Continued
november 6, 2023
“The dog’s tail wagged. It was his tail’s job: to synchronize all nearby moods to the measure of his joy. A metronome of happiness.” ~ Unknown What a great surprise to see old friends and new come into the office … Continued
november 5, 2023
“Do not waste time thinking about what you could have done differently. Keep your eyes on the road ahead and do it differently now.” ~ Karen Salmansohn Mom and I had our weekend outing, though I was a disappointment with … Continued
november 4, 2023
“Be sure to bring up politics at Thanksgiving. It’s going to save you money on Christmas gifts. Follow me for more holiday tips.” ~ Unknown Marie: Is that shadow over your eyes going to stay there? Me: Yes. Crystal: You … Continued
november 3, 2023
“Care less about what you own. Care more about how you live.” ~ Joshua Becker Tiz the season of the long shadow, and it seems fitting that today I heard and saw the Beatles’ last song, Then and Now. If … Continued
november 2, 2023
“Simple rule of life: If you wouldn’t like it done to you, don’t do it to others.” ~ Unknown The light last night at Adena Park on All Souls Day was remarkable. My silhouette against the tree from the bottom … Continued
november 1, 2023
“In the end, we all become stories.” ~ Margaret Atwood Tonight’s Blue Grass Trust deTour was at the Mt Horeb Adena Park in Fayette County. Most people have no idea we have an Adena-era henge in our backyard. It was … Continued