june 12, 2017
“When they say it’s impossible, remember that it is impossible for them, not for you.” ~ Unknown Meet Jim Bob Meade (center). Jim Bob is one of the coolest cats you’ll ever meet. Pam sure thought so. She … Continued
june 11, 2017
“Invest in your inner world… Make a memory that will carry you through the winters of life.” ~ Sylvia Walters Last night I was at one of the coolest weddings ever. The first person I ran into was … Continued
june 10, 2017
“Psychologists say, once you learn how to be happy, you will not tolerate being around people who make you feel anything less.” ~ Unknown Before the days of art murals there were these. Ads were painted on buildings … Continued
june 9, 2017
“If you carry joy in your heart, you can heal any moment.” ~ Carlos Santana Ruth and I sometimes walk together to the parking garage at day’s end. Today, we neared Limestone Street when she began to tell … Continued
june 8, 2017
“Be kinder to yourself. And then let your kindness flood the world.” ~ Pema Chödrön I first met Brett Ratliff a couple of years ago in Johnson City, Tennessee at an Appalachian Studies Association conference. We have many … Continued
june 7, 2017
“You always have two choices: your commitment versus your fear.” ~ Sammy Davis, Jr. I don’t ordinarily post about people I don’t know, but I’m making an exception because this man was totally awesome. I think his name is Devin. … Continued
june 6, 2017
“Turn your face stubbornly to the light, and keep it there.” ~ Elizabeth Gilbert A few weeks ago Crystal traveled to Austin, Texas to attend a Photogrammetry workshop. This type of photography involves many photos, multiple angles, and … Continued
june 5, 2017
“Direction is so much more important than speed.” ~ Unknown My drive back from Whitesburg last Saturday brought me around Cave Run Lake at sunset. I will sometimes drive across the dam to see the broad waters at different … Continued
june 4, 2017
“The soul should always stand ajar, ready to welcome the ecstatic experience.” ~ Emily Dickinson Remember I said in yesterday’s post that my trip to Seedtime on the Cumberland included old friends and new? In this photo we see, sort of, … Continued
june 3, 2017
“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.” ~ Dalai Lama XIV After 31 years I finally made it to Seedtime on the Cumberland, Appalshop’s annual music and arts festival in Whitesburg. I’m usually … Continued