may 6, 2017
“Happiness is simple. Everything we do to find it is complicated.” ~ Karen Maezen Miller It was Derby Day and this year’s Springridge Derby Day Garage BBQ almost didn’t happen. First, time got away from me, so by … Continued
“Happiness is simple. Everything we do to find it is complicated.” ~ Karen Maezen Miller It was Derby Day and this year’s Springridge Derby Day Garage BBQ almost didn’t happen. First, time got away from me, so by … Continued
“May your heart be light and happy, may your smile be big and wide, and may your pockets always have a coin or two inside!” ~ Irish Proverb Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone! Let us give thanks that … Continued
“Are you living your life afraid of what could go wrong or excited about what could go right? It’s a tiny shift that makes a big difference!” ~ Timber Hawkeye On the eve of the Ides of March … Continued
“Let us not look back in anger, or forward in fear, but around us in awareness.” ~ James Thurber It’s heartening to see the joy and hope new lives bring to a room. Just yesterday the girls (Annabell … Continued
“Henceforth I ask not good-fortune, I myself am good-fortune, Henceforth I whimper no more, postpone no more, need nothing, Done with indoor complaints, libraries, querulous criticisms, Strong and content I travel the open road.” ~ Walt Whitman Day … Continued
“Be happy. You never know how much time you have left.” ~ Unknown For years Stacy’s been telling me about two things: Richard Mellencamp and Nashville, Indiana. She and her sisters used to go to Nashville every October to … Continued
“Never forget yesterday, but always live for today, because you never know what tomorrow can bring, or what it can take away.” ~ Tiny Buddha Stacy, Annie, and I were invited to Susan and Catherine’s for brunch in … Continued
“This week: Stop stressing over shitty people.” ~ Unknown The lunch ladies had special treats today. Mama Heis (Elaine) was in town and wanted to have lunch with the lunch ladies. She drove by campus to pick up … Continued
“Don’t promise when you’re happy. Don’t reply when you’re angry and don’t decide when you’re sad.” ~ Unknown Can you believe it? Stacy Yelton ventured out with me to the grocery. I was on two missions: one for … Continued
“Remember, most of your stress come from the way you respond, not the way life is. Adjust your attitude and all that extra stress is gone.” ~ Unknown Finally, I had time to put together that awesome turntable … Continued