july 18, 2013
“If you want to fly, you got to give up the shit that weighs you down.” ~ Toni Morrison Meet my friend and colleague Theresa Yocum. We have great talks over chai. We have great talks in the lobby. Sometimes … Continued
july 17, 2013
“Life has become immeasurably better since I have been forced to stop taking it seriously.” ~ Hunter S. Thompson I prefer not to take things too seriously for it bogs down the psyche and makes most experiences less fruitful, but … Continued
july 16, 2013
“Surround yourself with people who are only going to lift you higher.” ~ Unknown I saw more June Bugs in this one day than a month’s worth of days put together. It was unusual. One flew into the side of … Continued
july 15, 2013
“You will never be happy if you continue to search for what happiness consists of. You will never live if you are looking for the meaning of life.” ~ Albert Camus I walked to the car, turned around for just … Continued
july 14, 2013
“The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.” ~ Albert Einstein I went out visiting the sick and shut-in, … Continued
july 13, 2013
“Real happy is compassion that comes naturally, even for people you dislike.” ~ Lisa Esile Catherine Brereton, Susan Stewart, and Stacy Yelton came over for a cookout this evening. I’ve never spent time with these women that I didn’t learn something. Tonight, … Continued
july 12, 2013
“When something goes wrong in your life just yell ‘PLOT TWIST!’ and move on.” ~ Unknown It was an existential lunch, really. I learned a lot. Working with Doug Boyd will be an adventure, I’m sure of it. Related Images:
july 11, 2013
“Warm-heartedness and concern for others are a part of human nature and are at the core of positive human values.” ~ Dalai Lama Walking to my allergist I passed the University Bookstore. It offered impressive reflective windows. I was in … Continued
july 10, 2013
“Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.” ~ Lao Tzu Stacy Yelton, Crystal Heis, Jen Bartlett, and Deirdre Scaggs went along for a celebratory lunch at one of my favorite places, Sav’s … Continued
july 9, 2013
“Don’t waste your life trying to impress other people. Do what you love, love what you do.” ~ Jim @thedailybuddha See that twinkle in my eye? That’s because today I was offered and accepted a job as manager for the … Continued