january 7, 2020
“There’s a difference between being liked and being valued. A lot of people like you. Not many value you. Be valued.” ~ Unknown
october 6, 2017
“I believe that one defines oneself by reinvention. To not be like your parents. To not be like your friends. To be yourself. To cut yourself out of stone.” ~ Henry Rollins This was the sunrise I woke … Continued
april 23, 2017
“Be so busy improving yourself that you have no time to criticize others.” ~ Chetan Bhagat For the last 40 years my parent’s house has been surrounded by thick woods. When the old man who owned the farm … Continued
april 17, 2016
“I feel that we should attempt to experience life in all possible ways. The good and the bad, the bitter and sweet, the dark and light, the summer and winter; and everything else in between… because the more experience you … Continued
april 29, 2015
“Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.” ~ Lao Tzu Sunday I mentioned the water fowl at Cave Run had been segregated to tiny islands created by the flood. I … Continued
march 23, 2015
“Wisdom is the reward for surviving our own stupidity” ~ Brian Rathbone I was greeted by this beautiful view from my folks’ front yard Sunday morning. The color of the sky wasn’t particularly spectacular as sunrises go, but … Continued
may 10, 2014
“They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself” ~ Andy Warhol Many young people graduated from college today. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky on this same date … Continued
december 27, 2013
“Don’t look back. You’re not going that way.” ~ Unknown Funerals are such sad occasions, yet they often provide the only chance for folks to visit. Betina Gardner and I talked about it at her father’s funeral today. Charlie Conley … Continued