june 2, 2024
“Kindness. What a simple way to tell another struggling soul that there is love to be found in this world.” ~ Unknown Friday was a surreal day. I started my day at 3 am virtually attending the IFLA conference in … Continued
november 23, 2023
“Rock bottom will teach you things that mountain tops never will.” ~ Unknown So much has changed in the family in the last 15 months, but one thing will never change, and that’s Uncle Darrell’s sense of humor. This Thanksgiving, … Continued
june 9, 2023
“Don’t brood. Get on with living and loving. You don’t have forever.” ~ Leo Buscaglia Look at that valley. The seven siblings of Thornton and Hazel are pretty spectacular, too. Related Images:
november 24, 2022
“I believe appreciation is a holy thing – that when we look for what’s best in a person we happen to be with at the moment, we’re doing what God does all the time. So in loving and appreciating our … Continued
december 25, 2021
“My thoughts at the start of this Christmas day…if you have great joy at being in your circle of family and friends, may that joy, love, and peace stay with you throughout the next year. If your day was one … Continued
november 25, 2021
“Despite the challenges of polarities- politically, despite pandemic-despite the personal problems we encounter-It is indeed a gift to behold the sky, to taste delicious foods, to ponder our own miraculous bodies -to feel the winds in our faces and most … Continued
october 1, 2021
“It looks like an eternity, but it’s a short trip. Enjoy life and be kind.” ~ Unknown Dad turned 83 today. We had a small cookout to celebrate and invited his brothers and sisters. They couldn’t all be there at … Continued
august 20, 2017
“‘What makes the desert beautiful,’ said the little prince, ‘is that somewhere it hides a well.’” ~ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Darrell is one of my twin uncles. He was in high school when I was a little girl, … Continued
february 21, 2016
“The heart that truly loves has no room for grudges.” ~ Ghanaian Proverb Funerals are strange things really. Overwhelming grief in the midst of boundless gratitude. Between the tears are laughter, stories, and heartfelt hugs. I will not lie … Continued
february 11, 2016
“You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously.” ~ Unknown Remember last week I said my cousin Lisa gave our grandmother the exact same reason I gave for not marrying? Well, here’s her reason (dad); … Continued