july 1, 2022
“A moment of patience in a moment of anger saves a thousand moments of regret.” ~ Ali Ibn Abu Talib For those who tour Central Kentucky, and those who should, this is the center beam visible in the basement of … Continued
june 23, 2022
“Kindness: Loaning someone your strength instead of reminding them of their weakness.” ~ Andy Stanley The Shakers were very smart builders, and we could all take a page from their book. For instance, they built interior windows so outdoor light … Continued
june 22, 2022
“Don’t waste another second thinking that you’re failing, when really all you’re doing is growing.” ~ Chani Nicholas If you grew up in Eastern Kentucky in the 1960s and 1970s and had any interest at all in bluegrass music, you … Continued
october 30, 2021
‘May you know that absence is alive with hidden presence, that nothing is ever lost or forgotten. May the absences in your life grow full of eternal echo. May you sense around you the secret Elsewhere where the presences that … Continued
october 27, 2021
“Worrying does not take away tomorrow’s troubles. It takes away today’s peace.” ~ Randy Armstrong
october 26, 2021
“You still haven’t met all the people who are going to love you.” ~ Unknown Running a place like Shakertown, or any historic site, takes careful consideration in how the site is presented to visitors. One of the things I … Continued
october 21, 2021
“My life isn’t perfect but I’m thankful for what I have.” ~ Unknown I’ve already posted the shot of the staircase I liked best, but I can’t get enough of the many angles they have. They are fascinating to me.
october 19, 2021
“When asked if my cup is half-full or half-empty my only response is that I am thankful I have a cup.” ~ Sam Lefkowitz The two mirrored free standing spiral wooden staircases are perhaps the most intriguing architectural features at … Continued
october 18, 2021
“I pray you heal from the things no one ever apologized for.” ~ Unknown Central Kentucky’s substrata is primarily limestone. It is a somewhat sturdy, yet porous, sedimentary rock that provides so much of what Kentucky’s known for. The highly … Continued
october 17, 2021
“It’s a good thing to have all the props pulled out from under us occasionally. It gives us some sense of what is rock under our feet, and what is sand.” ~ Madeleine L’Engle These shutter latches have a great … Continued