july 16, 2014
“Turn your smile up before you go out in public, you may be the only light in someone’s day.” ~ Deni Fearman Even with a broken heart Angie Bliss Fanning appreciates a good Oklahoma sunset. A steady, slow … Continued
july 13, 2014
“Love is the voice under all silences, the hope which has no opposite in fear; the strength so strong mere force is feebleness: the truth more first than sun, more last than star…” ~ e.e. cummings This is … Continued
may 3, 2014
“May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.” ~ Nelson Mandela It was one of the most beautiful Derby days Kentucky has ever had. The temperature was perfect, the sky spectacular, and the people the very best. … Continued
april 20, 2014
“Wishing everyone a beautiful peace filled day. Enjoy the sunshine. Squeeze your loved ones, tell them how much you love them. Be kind to each other. No matter what your spiritual beliefs the foundation should be love.” ~ Bree Chapman … Continued
february 1, 2014
“Don’t judge yourself by your past. You don’t live there anymore.” ~ Unknown This morning I got the whole story on Crackerjack. Dad didn’t find him, the bank manager did (Dad works for Bank of the Mountains, in case I’ve neglected … Continued
january 31, 2014
“Don’t wait for other people to be loving, giving, compassionate, grateful, forgiving, generous, or friendly… lead the way!” ~ Steve Maraboli Meet Crackerjack. Four days ago dad was going about his work when this little guy suddenly appeared in the middle … Continued
october 21, 2013
“I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship.” ~ Louisa May Alcott I worked a tired work day, but on my way to the car I realized I hadn’t time to think about today’s photo, … Continued
august 28, 2013
“Patience: It’s a virtue when you really want to bitch, and a necessity when you really want to whine.” ~ David DeWitt It was the first day of the fall semester. In celebration, Special Collections had an open house complete … Continued
may 4, 2013
“Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson It seems I’ve gotten a Derby party tradition started. This makes me extremely happy. My best Lexington peeps show up a few hours before … Continued
december 2, 2012
“Live quietly in the moment and see the beauty of all before you. The future will take care of itself.” ~ Paramahansa Yogananda BFF Stacy Yelton’s pretty dang perfect birthday weekend was capped with our inaugural visit to her niece and nephew-in-law … Continued