july 26, 2014
“There is more to life than increasing its speed.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi Now you can see I come by my cheesy smile honestly with both parents showing off their cheesy smiles. You have to be happy to pull off cheesy … Continued
july 25, 2014
“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” ~ Marie Curie My poor mama is back in the hospital. More … Continued
july 24, 2014
“Be the person you needed when you were younger.” ~ Unknown I had the occasion to walk past the deconstruction of the dorms. This is what I found. Despite the noise and destruction, it was a gorgeous walk. … Continued
july 23, 2014
“When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in … Continued
july 22, 2014
“Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another.” ~ Napoleon Hill This tiny schoolhouse, Liberty School, sits at a red dirt crossroad … Continued
july 21, 2014
“Your kindness causes ripples that are felt all over the world.” ~ Unknown This is Jerry Hammond’s garage with its front doors flung open. I could spend a week with it and still find hidden gems just waiting … Continued
july 20, 2014
“We only have what we give.” ~ Isabel Allende There’s a place on the 2 Pony Ranch that’s sacred. It’s a thick grove of Blackjack trees at the edge of the pasture. Angie’s horse, Dandy, is buried here. They call … Continued
july 19, 2014
“Leave everyone you meet better than when you found them. Become an encourager of potential verses a destroyer of confidence.” ~ Robin Sharma I don’t know how I never managed to meet Jerry and Dianne Hammond over all … Continued
july 18, 2014
“Take vacations. Go as many places as you can. You can always make money. You can’t always make more memories.” ~ Unknown From the Bluegrass to the the 2 Pony Ranch and back again. Memories were made, tears … Continued
july 17, 2014
“Hold your loved ones and friends in your heart, and remember no one can hear ‘I love you’ too many times.” ~ Kate Kelly This 1930’s replica hearse was Jerry Dale Fanning’s last ride. He would have been … Continued