november 6, 2017
“Whatever you are doing, take the attitude of wanting it directly or indirectly to benefit others.” ~ Pema Chödrön Look at my nurse. Isn’t he adorable? He sticks to dad like glue when he’s here, but when he’s … Continued
october 18, 2017
“When you are generous, sometimes people will take advantage. You may be respectful and yet some people will still be unkind. You may be a good person, and some people will nonetheless still treat you terribly… How you treat others … Continued
october 16, 2017
“What the caterpillar calls the end, the rest of the world calls a butterfly.” ~ Lao Tzu Look at this sweet little sleepy faced dog. Every day I’m grateful he came into my world. He is kind (except … Continued
september 17, 2017
“Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If, in our heart, we still cling to anything – anger, anxiety, or possessions – we cannot be free.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh My sweet, … Continued
july 10, 2017
“Whatever you vividly imagine, ardently desire, sincerely believe, and enthusiastically act upon… must inevitably come to pass!” ~ Paul J. Meyer Bree and Eric’s corner of paradise is bordered by two creeks. We followed Wally down to one … Continued
june 2, 2017
“Work like you don’t need the money. Love like you’ve never been hurt. Dance like nobody’s watching.” ~ Satchel Paige Wally and I had an impromptu visit from Aunt Ruth Bryan this evening. As Wally sported his best punk … Continued
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
april 25, 2017
“It costs $0.00 to be a decent person.” ~ Unknown Dad isn’t exactly tidy with sauces as evidenced by the matted goo in Wally’s head hair. Poor baby smelled of honey mustard sauce well into the evening, but … Continued
april 12, 2017
“Your ordinary acts of love and hope point to the extraordinary promise that every human life is of inestimable value.” ~ Desmond Tutu The yard finally got its first trim of the season. It’s one of my all-time … Continued
april 2, 2017
“Our thoughts, words, and deeds are the threads of the net which we throw around ourselves.” ~ Swami Vivekananda When the temps are low I take Wallace with me to the store. He enjoys the ride, and he’s … Continued