july 31, 2018
“Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.” ~ Mother Teresa Back in 2014 I wrote about Antioch Christian Church on Fourth Street. Its windows were boarded up and operating as an … Continued
july 30, 2018
“If you don’t want to burn out, stop living like you’re on fire.” ~ Unknown I’m walking along the alley when I see them dog-eared above the fence. It’s not that banana trees don’t grow in Kentucky, it’s … Continued
july 29, 2018
“If your theology causes you to treat other people as less worthy of a home or love or care or safety than yourself, it isn’t worth keeping. Religion at its best will always welcome the stranger, mend wounds, share blessings, … Continued
july 28, 2018
“Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.” ~ William Arthur Ward I worked a great deal in the yard today. The winter lasted so long, and frosts came so late, that I didn’t … Continued
july 27, 2018
“My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it’s on your plate.” ~ Thornton Wilder There’s a small chunk of chain link fence downtown between Lowell’s and Third … Continued
july 26, 2018
“Find a place inside where there’s joy, and the joy will burn out the pain.” ~ Joseph Campbell It’s not out of the ordinary to find a volunteer pansy peeping through a sidewalk crack around campus. It’s far … Continued
July 25, 2018
“Smile baby. You’re alive. You’ve got options.” ~ Sonya Teclai It was a busy day and by 6p I needed sustenance. Real sustenance. Ramsey’s has the best veggies in town, and their fried chicken means I get leftovers … Continued
july 24, 2018
“Don’t find fault, find a remedy; anybody can complain” ~ Henry Ford Jeff Suchanek and his sweet wife Jeanne made my day. I was feeling a little down this morning when suddenly Jeff sprang into my office with … Continued
july 23, 2018
“Stop criticizing yourself for everything you aren’t and start appreciating yourself for everything you are.” ~ Unknown This old house, somewhat restored at least on the outside, sits between Upper Street and Morris Ally. Its closest neighbor is … Continued
july 22, 2018
“I’m laughing because I know the secret of life. And the secret of life is that I have validated my existence. I know that I am worth more than my house, my bank account, or any physical thing.” ~ Carlos … Continued