june 15, 2017
“When walking through the ‘valley of shadows,’ remember, a shadow is cast by a Light.” ~ Austin O’Malley My tiny office, which I jokingly call my closet because that’s what it once was, got a rearrangement today when … Continued
june 14, 2017
“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” ~ Mark Twain I’ve been to a couple of pretty awesome weddings in my time. Lindsay Harwkins and Søren Hannerup’s wedding ranks at the … Continued
june 13, 2017
“Who wouldn’t feel happy upon receiving a bonus at work, being rescued from a mountain cliff, or clean water to drink in a desert? The trick is cultivating gratitude for the things we take for granted, and even the people … Continued
june 12, 2017
“When they say it’s impossible, remember that it is impossible for them, not for you.” ~ Unknown Meet Jim Bob Meade (center). Jim Bob is one of the coolest cats you’ll ever meet. Pam sure thought so. She … Continued
june 11, 2017
“Invest in your inner world… Make a memory that will carry you through the winters of life.” ~ Sylvia Walters Last night I was at one of the coolest weddings ever. The first person I ran into was … Continued
june 10, 2017
“Psychologists say, once you learn how to be happy, you will not tolerate being around people who make you feel anything less.” ~ Unknown Before the days of art murals there were these. Ads were painted on buildings … Continued
june 9, 2017
“If you carry joy in your heart, you can heal any moment.” ~ Carlos Santana Ruth and I sometimes walk together to the parking garage at day’s end. Today, we neared Limestone Street when she began to tell … Continued
june 8, 2017
“Be kinder to yourself. And then let your kindness flood the world.” ~ Pema Chödrön I first met Brett Ratliff a couple of years ago in Johnson City, Tennessee at an Appalachian Studies Association conference. We have many … Continued
june 7, 2017
“You always have two choices: your commitment versus your fear.” ~ Sammy Davis, Jr. I don’t ordinarily post about people I don’t know, but I’m making an exception because this man was totally awesome. I think his name is Devin. … Continued
june 6, 2017
“Turn your face stubbornly to the light, and keep it there.” ~ Elizabeth Gilbert A few weeks ago Crystal traveled to Austin, Texas to attend a Photogrammetry workshop. This type of photography involves many photos, multiple angles, and … Continued