january 8, 2023
“‘What day is it?’ asked Pooh. ‘It’s today,’ squeaked Piglet. ‘My favorite day,’ said Pooh.” ~ A.A. Milne I forgot it was my birthday until I’d been up a while. Greg helped remind me, though, as he often reminds me … Continued
december 25, 2021
“My thoughts at the start of this Christmas day…if you have great joy at being in your circle of family and friends, may that joy, love, and peace stay with you throughout the next year. If your day was one … Continued
october 1, 2021
“It looks like an eternity, but it’s a short trip. Enjoy life and be kind.” ~ Unknown Dad turned 83 today. We had a small cookout to celebrate and invited his brothers and sisters. They couldn’t all be there at … Continued
october 4, 2019
“You will always be “too much” for some people. Too loud, too soft. Too this, too that. But you’ll always be perfect for the people who need you.” ~ Unknown Hero turned 81 this past Tuesday. Tonight, the family celebrated … Continued
october 13, 2018
“Never underestimate the power of kind words” ~ Unknown We had our fall family gathering today at Uncle Harold and Aunt Phyllis’ farm in Morgan County (that’s Eastern Kentucky for those unfamiliar). Fall’s brisk weather finally swooped in … Continued
october 7, 2017
“We live in a time when science is validating what humans have known throughout the ages: that compassion is not a luxury; it is a necessity for our well-being, resilience, and survival.” ~ Joan Halifax Uncle Greg’s funeral … Continued