march 28, 2024
“Your time on Earth is limited. Don’t try to ‘age with grace.’ Age with mischief, audacity, and a good story to tell.” ~ Unknown Tomorrow is Aunt Charleen’s 37th birthday, or 16th if you go by the cake, or 73, … Continued
february 21, 2024
“I have an irrepressible desire to live till I can be assured that the world is a little better for my having lived in it.” ~ Abraham Lincoln This young man – Adam Watkins – turned 18 today. The family … Continued
december 9, 2023
“Be someone’s light when they are hopeless.” ~ Dave Grohl Kamden’s great-great aunts, Barbara and Shirley, had a great time with him at his aunt Macie’s birthday party. I hope he remembers them fondly when he grows up because they … Continued
november 29, 2023
“I’ve learned as time passes, all the things you’re afraid of will come and they will go, and you will be alright.” ~ Stevie Nicks This year’s first Christmas card arrived today and could not be more beautiful. Pulling out … Continued
july 17, 2023
“Destroy negative energy with the power of music.” ~ Unknown I got to see some folks I hadn’t seen in a long, long time at last week’s artist reception. I didn’t get pictures of everyone, but I did manage to … Continued
may 6, 2023
“Perhaps you were made for such a time as this.” ~ Unknown Followers of the outhouse might recall meeting my cousin Lori Sanford back in January 2018. I think of it as a God thing that she researched her genealogy … Continued
august 2, 2022
“I truly appreciate kindness. I appreciate people checking up on me. I appreciate a quick message. I appreciate those who ask if I’m okay. I appreciate every single person in my life who has tried to brighten my days. It’s … Continued
april 9, 2022
“Happiness is not the absence of problems, it’s the ability to deal with them.” ~ Unknown Meet Regina Herbolt, old friend of rental sister Kelly Barnes. The pair have reconnected since Kelly and Craig moved home. We had a wonderful … Continued
january 21, 2022
“Life is full of happiness and tears. Be strong and have faith.” ~ Kareena Kapoor Khan Here’s what faith can do. For the first time in well over a week our Hero’s eyes were open, his color good, and his … 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