may 1, 2016
“Don’t be angry at life. It is not life that is frustrating you, it is you who are not listening to life.” ~ Osho Even though my mother raised me in the little Pentecostal church that her mother helped … Continued
april 30, 2016
“Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called life.” ~ Prince Yesterday, my mother sent to me a copy of her local telephone company’s newsletter/magazine. On the cover was my old friend and classmate Jill Cline … Continued
april 29, 2016
“…as one goes through life one learns that if you don’t paddle your own canoe, you don’t move.” ~ Katharine Hepburn I had some interesting conversations today, and I received many compliments, but perhaps none better than my … Continued
april 28, 2016
“I have always believed, and I still believe, that whatever good or bad fortune may come our way we can always give it meaning and transform it into something of value.” ~ Hermann Hesse I had the most … Continued
april 27, 2016
“You may see me struggle, but you’ll never see me quit.” ~ Unknown This is Gryffen Terry, son of Robyn and Evyian Terry, grandson of Harold and Phyllis Terry and Brenda Ford, brother to Ray Terry, and my … Continued
april 26, 2016
“Don’t be eye candy. Be soul food.” ~ Unknown Aunt Mabel Terry Keith and Mike Moore, husband to first cousin Missy, are deep in discussion. You won’t find two funnier people, so you can image what their conversations … Continued
april 25, 2016
“I’m not interested if you’ve stood with the great. I’m interested in whether you’ve sat with the broken.” ~ Unknown Saturday’s family soiree ended with a weenie roast, smores, and bonfire out by the sycamore tree. The boys had … Continued
april 24, 2016
“If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we aren’t really living.” ~ Gail Sheehy Addendum to original post: Cousin Brian pointed out that what I captured below is actually the wad that packs in the … Continued
april 23, 2016
“Never let those that don’t like you become more important than those who love you.” ~ Unknown If you recall yesterday’s post I said the day was full of awesome. The second part of awesome Friday involved Catherine … Continued
april 22, 2016
“Good humor is a tonic for mind and body. It is the best antidote for anxiety and depression. It is a business asset. It attracts and keeps friends. It lightens human burdens. It is the direct route to serenity and … Continued