december 26, 2017
“My to-do list for today: Count my blessings. Practice kindness. Let go of what I can’t control. Listen to my heart. Be productive yet calm. Just breathe.” ~ Tiny Buddha Back in late October, when mom was just able … Continued
december 25, 2017
“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” ~ Norman Vincent Peale I believe dad had one of the best Christmases he’s had in 30 years. His sisters love the game … Continued
december 24, 2017
“Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.” ~ Colin Powell Another Christmas Eve has come to the Springridge Lodge and these two crazy kids were sporting their matching UK wear that Santa brought them. Then we ate, and cooked, and … Continued
december 23, 2017
“The thing that lies at the foundation of positive change, the way I see it, is service to a fellow human being.” ~ Lee Iacocca Today, I played Santa Klaus (see what I did there). I met Maggie for … Continued
december 22, 2017
“I always say joy is the happiness that doesn’t depend on what happens.” ~ Br. David Steindl-Rast Christmas is just around the corner. So, let’s deck the halls, or the fence as the case may be, and be of … Continued
december 21, 2017
“You’ve done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective, unstoppable determination.” ~ Ralph Marston Crystal and me, we’ve been through some stuff … Continued
december 20, 2017
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi Today was the library’s annual holiday luncheon. It’s never a lunch. It’s always a luncheon. I don’t know the … Continued
december 19, 2017
“A wise man once said nothing.” ~ Unknown Wally wanted to stop by the outhouse and say ‘Happy Holidays.’ He’s such a good boy. Related Images:
december 18, 2017
“I do not at all understand the mystery of grace – only that it meets us where we are but does not leave us where it found us.” ~ Anne Lamott The first time I lived in Lexington, … Continued
december 17, 2017
“Get out of your head and get into your heart. Think less, feel more.” ~ Osho This is Ruth’s dad, Bill (left). I had the pleasure of meeting Bill some years ago at one of Stacy’s NYE parties. … Continued