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
december 6, 2013
“A smile is an inexpensive way to change your looks.” ~ Charles Gordy Rain streaks the windows as creeks and rivers fill. This year’s snowmageddon is slated to land here tonight, but first comes the flooding and freezing rain. I suspect … Continued
august 25, 2013
“We either make ourselves strong, or we make ourselves miserable. The amount of work is the same.” ~ Carlos Castaneda As the sun began to set I looked out to the porch and saw an enormous spider silhouetted against the … Continued
august 10, 2013
“People don’t run out of luck. They run out of try.” ~ J. Hackett I met my cousins for breakfast. We’ve tried to meet for dinner a number of times, but between my usual too much to do, and their … Continued
august 5, 2013
“The more you are motivated by love, the more fearless and free your action will be.” ~ Dalai Lama This is the walkway outside the King Library entrance. Each year the planters are laced with different annuals, but the crepe … Continued
july 31, 2013
“If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place.” ~ Nora Roberts It’s true. They come in … Continued
july 30, 2013
“Set your life on fire. Seek those who fan your flames.” ~ Rumi Yesterday’s outhouse inspired me. Send me your outhouse photos to be posted here. It can be you in the photo, or a photo of someone else so … Continued
july 29, 2013
“If you don’t know where you are, move. You are not a tree.” ~ Unknown For years Dan Kibler has sent kookie things to me in the mail. Back in the early 1990’s, when I was watching Ren and Stimpy … Continued
january 9, 2013
“When your heart speaks, take good notes.” ~ Judith Campbell In my mailbox sat a small package from an address I didn’t recognize. When I opened it, this is what I found. I was so touched and humbled I nearly … Continued
february 3, 2012
“I’m thankful to all those who said no to me. It’s because of them I did it myself.” ~ Einstein During our walk to the thai restaurant I told my friend, Esta, about the outhouse; how it was helping me reclaim … Continued