november 15, 2020
“You always pass failure on the way to success.” ~ Mickey Rooney
november 13, 2020
“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.” ~ Marcus Tullius Cicero When we were wandering through the Jacksonville Cemetery I lumbered past this set of old headstones. They really caught my attention … Continued
november 3, 2020
“The Devil whispered in my ear, ‘You’re not strong enough to withstand the storm.’ I whispered back, ‘At least I didn’t lose my golden fiddle to some hillbilly in Georgia.” ~ Unknown The University gave me the day off for … Continued
may 26, 2018
“Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.” ~ Anthony J. D’Angelo Today, Mom and I decorated ancestral graves in South Fork Cemetery at Malone. This enormous tree – I’m not sure what … Continued
july 3, 2016
“There is only one thing for us to do, and that is to do our level best right where we are every day of our lives; To use our best judgment, and then to trust the rest to that Power … Continued
april 17, 2016
“I feel that we should attempt to experience life in all possible ways. The good and the bad, the bitter and sweet, the dark and light, the summer and winter; and everything else in between… because the more experience you … Continued
august 12, 2015
When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in … Continued
june 1, 2015
“Generosity has never been the wrong decision. No matter the response or outcome, I’ve always emerged either happier, stronger, or wiser, richer in some way, when I have chosen to act in a generous way.” ~ Mary Carroll-Hackett … Continued
may 24, 2014
“Choose to be optimistic. It feels better.” ~ Dalai Lama In honor of Memorial Day I shot a few pics from the Pisgah Presbyterian cemetery. I couldn’t decide which version I like better, so you tell me … Continued