june 18, 2014
“Accept who you are; and revel in it.” ~ Mitch Albom A few weeks ago the planets aligned to bring photographers Sallie Powell and Crystal Heis to my office. From that conversation I was inspired to track down some old film … Continued
june 1, 2014
“All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.” ~ Julian of Norwich Now that dad is older he likes to plant a vegetable or two. When he was young, … Continued
april 12, 2014
“I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning.” ~ J. B. Priestley This is the baby of the Terry … Continued
january 4, 2013
“When something goes wrong in your life just yell ‘plot twist!’ and move on.” ~ Unknown Meet Jackson Joseph Bick. Born in late October, he is the first grandchild of rental sister Pam Bick. That makes him my rental great-nephew. … Continued
december 25, 2013
“Bless us Lord, this Christmas, with quietness of mind; Teach us to be patient and always to be kind.” ~ Helen Steiner Rice When we knew for sure that Aunt Janet would be getting her home replaced after the tornado, … Continued
april 9, 2013
“Today is the most important day of our lives.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh Where I don’t have many cousins like Stanya on my mother’s side of the family, I was blessed with a whole herd of ’em on dad’s. Above is … Continued
march 31, 2013
“Love is like sunshine itself, & transforms your world into sweetness & flowers.” ~ Aine Belton The only way I can get into a family portrait it seems is to be a reflection. That’s actually apropos since I am simply a … Continued
november 27, 2012
”She who reconciles the ill-matched threads of her life, and weaves them gratefully into a single cloth.” ~ Rilke Today was extra special. I had the honor of meeting BFF Reinette Jones’ beautiful daughter, Stephanie. She was immediately warm and welcoming to … Continued
november 23, 2012
“Every time you subtract negative from your life, you make room for more positive.” ~ Unknown Lori-Lyn Hurley turned me on to the healing power of aromatherapy. I often fill the house with the scents of lavender (calming) and cinnamon … Continued