june 5, 2018
“In the practice of tolerance, one’s enemy is the best teacher.” ~ Dalai Lama For most brides, the most important picture of the entire wedding is the kiss. At least that used to be the case. I never … Continued
may 21, 2018
“The unthankful heart… discovers no mercies; but let the thankful heart sweep through the day and, as the magnet finds the iron, so it will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings!” ~ Henry Ward Beecher I wasn’t … Continued
march 17, 2018
“Never assume that loud is strong and quiet is weak.” ~ TinyBuddha These Barnes kids. I don’t know what they were reciting, or whatever it was they were doing, but it was hilarious. They are such a tight … Continued
march 10, 2018
“Anything that costs you your peace is too expensive.” ~ Unknown The groom is not supposed to be at the wedding shower, but Connor Barnes is no ordinary groom, and this was no ordinary shower. The Barnes’ family … Continued
november 14, 2015
There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting. ~ Buddha Meet Grier Ryan Whitehouse. Today, he’s nine days old. He spent two and a half … Continued
august 8, 2015
“The bad news: nothing is permanent. The good news: nothing is permanent.” ~ Lolly Daskal I’ve talked a lot about Cassie Bick Whitehouse, but I love her cousin Taylor Barnes-Gilbert (left) just as much. I’m proud of her … Continued
january 22, 2015
“What is to give light must endure burning.”~ Viktor Frankl I initially missed this day’s post because of late night visitation services for Ryan Paul Bick. People waited in a winter cold line wrapped around the funeral home … Continued
july 27, 2013
“There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.” ~ Paulo Coelho It’s positive reinforcement week for me and the outhouse. I went to a bridal shower for Stacy Yelton’s youngest niece, Taylor … Continued