july 15, 2023
“Happiness is the highest level of success.” ~ Unknown Some family are blood. Some are chosen. All are loved. I have an embarrassment of riches of both. This is just a small sample of proof.
july 13, 2023
“Just remember, you have something that no one else has…. YOU …… You’re the only you!” ~ David Farris Honey, to quote Betina Conley Gardner, “This isn’t The 606, this is The 743!” Rebecca Miller Campbell, Ron Gevedon, Sam McKinney, … Continued
june 10, 2023
“The caterpillar grows wings during a season of isolation. Remember that the next time you’re alone.” ~ Mandy Hale The DAV serves an important role to the community of veterans. They’re almost always older men and women, making their actions … Continued
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
november 24, 2022
“I believe appreciation is a holy thing – that when we look for what’s best in a person we happen to be with at the moment, we’re doing what God does all the time. So in loving and appreciating our … Continued
november 25, 2021
“Despite the challenges of polarities- politically, despite pandemic-despite the personal problems we encounter-It is indeed a gift to behold the sky, to taste delicious foods, to ponder our own miraculous bodies -to feel the winds in our faces and most … Continued
august 22, 2021
“when the world goes mad be wildly kind to everyone everyone everyone everyone – you can’t control much but you control how you treat others in these breaking news heartbreaking times when nothing feels certain let your raw kindness be … Continued
june 12, 2021
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud, it does not dishonor others, it is not self seeking…” ~ 1 Corinthians 13: 4-7 Happy Birthday, Uncle Tony Adkins. Thanks for … Continued
may 9, 2021
“Gratitude turns what we have into enough.” ~ Anonymous I don’t normally get gifts on Mother’s Day because the dog and cat don’t have credit cards, but today I got a surprise – a gift! Several weeks back Uncle Tony … Continued
april 4, 2021
“You get what you focus on, so focus on what you want.” ~ Unknown Family – finally! Thank you to all the scientists, doctors, and nurses who helped get us through the last year and develop a vaccine that gives … Continued