march 30, 2018
“Look up, laugh loud, talk big, keep the color in your cheek and the fire in your eye, adorn your person, maintain your health, your beauty and your animal spirits.” ~ William Hazlitt We came back to the … Continued
march 22, 2018
“It’s not your job to be anything to anyone.” ~ Unknown Last week I was headed outside to photograph the beautiful snow when I was stopped by a co-worker in need. I delayed my outdoor stroll to heed … Continued
august 7, 2017
“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.” ~ Maya Angelou Look what our science librarians have mustered for the upcoming solar eclipse! Anyone who wanders into … Continued
may 31, 2013
“Not all those who wander are lost.” ~ J.R.R. Tolkein I didn’t have an umbrella as the thunderstorm approached. So, I made a run for it, in flip-flops, ten days after surgery. I got to the parking garage dry and … Continued
january 23, 2013
“Every moment our purpose calls us to join in its unfolding. Appreciate the beauty that is all around us, spread the joy that is in our heart, investigate the mysteries that cross our path.” ~ David Bennett From the fifth … Continued
january 18, 2013
“The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful than a thousand heads bowed in prayer.” ~ Mohandas Gandhi See that perfect halo around the cupola? That’s what I saw when I got out of the car this morning. … Continued
november 28, 2012
“This is your world. Shape it or someone else will.” ~ Gary Lew The marble floor is beautiful and the place was packed with studious gangs, noses in books, papers in hand, collectively joined in concentrated silence. I’ve noticed an … Continued
february 8, 2012
“Love me or hate me, I’m still gonna shine.” ~ g8quotes We had a small snow. In a winter when we’ve had more flowers than freeze warnings, that’s a big deal. I love the quiet that falls with every flake. … Continued
january 12, 2012
I was on my way to a meeting at UK’s main library when I ran into my good friend, Jenrose. She was on her way to teach a class on… energy in Appalachia (or something very close to that). Talking … Continued