june 16, 2020
“I have learned that grief is a force of energy that cannot be controlled or predicted. It comes and goes on its own schedule. Grief does not obey your plans, or your wishes. Grief will do whatever it wants to … Continued
“I have learned that grief is a force of energy that cannot be controlled or predicted. It comes and goes on its own schedule. Grief does not obey your plans, or your wishes. Grief will do whatever it wants to … Continued
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service to others.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi Do you know someone who is balm for your soul? Someone that makes you glad to be alive every time you see them? … Continued
“Remember when you leave this earth, you can take with you nothing that you have received only what you have given: a heart enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice and courage.” ~ St. Francis of Assisi Deb Chenault (right) is … Continued
“I don’t know how people can get so anti-something. Mind your own business, take care of your affairs, and don’t worry about other people so much.” ~ Betty White If I haven’t told you much about Bruce McCain, let … Continued
“The true heart of a person lies in their character.” ~ Bill Bliss, Sr. Gurney dropped by my office for a casual discussion about our working together on more oral histories. I sat mostly in stunned silence at how incredible his life … Continued
“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” ~ Maya Angelou Robin Dalton is one of my oldest friends. Our families go way back. We’ve lived more lives together than you … Continued
“With our thoughts we make our world.” ~ Buddha Last night Greg Gross came to see me. Over the years I’ve lost several men, like Lance, with whom I was extremely close, but thankfully I haven’t lost Greg. If ever … Continued
“We don’t meet people by accident. They are meant to cross our path for a reason.” ~ Unknown Marie Dale trained me like she trained the billion students and staff that had come through her door before me with that … Continued
“At any given moment you have the power to say this is not how the story is going to end.” ~ Christine Mason Miller When I suffer a migraine, everything I think is clouded. But a gift from J. Wendel … Continued