december 4, 2013
“Be kinder to yourself. And then let your kindness flood the world.” ~ Pema Chödron The cats are admiring the neighbor’s Christmas lights. Related Images:
“Be kinder to yourself. And then let your kindness flood the world.” ~ Pema Chödron The cats are admiring the neighbor’s Christmas lights. Related Images:
“If you don’t feel it, flee from it. Go where you are celebrated, not merely tolerated.” ~ Paul F. Davis The sorority houses have their festively lighted trees on full display. Related Images:
“Find the good and praise it.” – Alex Haley I noticed an interesting statue of Thomas Jefferson. I sometimes wonder what the founding fathers would make of this country today. Would they be pleased or mortified? We’d all like to … Continued
“Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good.” ~ Maya Angelou As Stacy Yelton and I waited at Red Lobster … Continued
“Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you cramped and insane your whole life.” ~ Anne Lamott It’s the last day Stacy Yelton will be 50. To celebrate, we played another rousing set … Continued
“Be who you want to be, not what others want to see.” ~Unknown Getting into the car, Annie said, “I’m seeing someone.” I looked across the car top thinking, “Why are you only telling me now?” We’d just driven across … Continued
“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I’ll meet you there.” ~ Rumi This is not my Leo. This is dad’s cat, Clyde. Clyde is an outdoor only cat, and boy, is he tough. That cat has fought … Continued
“The unthankful heart discovers no mercies; but the thankful heart will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings.” ~ Henry Ward Beecher I had a huge surprise today. Who should appear in my office doorway, none other than Abigail Bartlett. … Continued
“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” ~ Aristotle I walked out of work into the dark; into the cold and pelting sleet. 15 minutes later I walked out of Trader Joe’s into big, fluffy … Continued
“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” ~William Arthur Ward Given that Thanksgiving is three days away, and the first major winter storm is due to begin tonight, Kroger was surprisingly calm. … Continued