march 2, 2012
“Take your different-ness and do something with it. Write a song. Tell a story. Make art. It will help you, and it will help others.” ~ Hannah From Perhaps you can’t tell from this picture the ominous journey that awaited … Continued
march1, 2012
”Happiness is not created as a result of certain conditions. Certain conditions are created as a result of happiness.” ~ Neale Donald Walsch These daffodils – what me and Mamaw called Easter Lilies because they normally bloom nearer to Easter … Continued
february 29, 2012
“Tell the negative committee that meets inside your head to sit down and shut up.” ~ Ann Bradford We were ushered into the library basement; tornado warning. I’d seen the radar. There was no danger. While colleagues and students huddled in … Continued
february 28, 2012
“Then, one day, she decided to design a life she loved.” ~ Amrith Mühle If I get any more productive this week world peace will be achieved, hunger abolished, prejudice and racism erased, and religious tolerance will be the rule of the day. Okay, that’s … Continued
february 27, 2012
“No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear.” ~ C.S. Lewis Now is a time of renewal; rebirth; a reconnection with the earth and birds and fish. Breathe fresh air. Even at sundown the world comes alive; transition … Continued
february 26, 2012
“No matter what our thoughts, if they obscure our sense of joy and purpose, they’re always inaccurate.” ~ Martha Beck Relish your focus and clarity. Be glad you can’t feel each and every throbbing vein in your head; that your … Continued
february 25, 2012
“Remember, luck had nothing to do with it. Luck is just another four letter word for another four letter word; Fate.” ~ David Scalf Tonight I was fortunate enough to see the play August: Osage County. I’m just amazed at … Continued
february 24, 2012
“The days are long but, the years are short.” ~ Gretchen Rubin The best thing about being in my new office is the people. Top, left to right; Kathryn Lybarger, Daniel Naas, Bob Crovo, Jen Bartlett, Kate Seago, Kathryn Lybarger … Continued
february 23, 2012
“You’re time is limited. Don’t waste it living someone else’s life.” ~ Steve Jobs It’s not an especially impressive storm front but, not all of them are. That’s a lot like life, I think. A friend recently remarked that, for … Continued
february 22, 2012
“Life begins at the end of our comfort zone.” ~ jim@thedailybuddha.com Today, I saw many wonderful people; kind and generous people. I let loose many sincere and hearty chuckles. Still, this morning as the birds sang, a warm, rain-kissed breeze … Continued