november 16, 2022
“It’s weird being the same age as old people.” ~ Unknown Mom’s dog Scrappy is spending the night with Pogo and me. They made a pile on the couch, and just after I snapped this, I let them out to … Continued
“It’s weird being the same age as old people.” ~ Unknown Mom’s dog Scrappy is spending the night with Pogo and me. They made a pile on the couch, and just after I snapped this, I let them out to … Continued
“Try to say nothing negative about anybody for three days, for forty-five days, for three months. See what happens to your life.” ~ Unknown It was a day of second Christmases on Springridge Dr. The Barnes came down from Northern … Continued
“Compassion is always born of understanding, and understanding is the result of looking deeply.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh Here we sit on Valentine’s Day, me and my three Valentines: Hero, Scrappy, and Wally. We don’t need fancy things to be … Continued
“People who wonder whether the glass is half full or half empty are missing the point. The glass is refillable.” ~ Unknown The last two days have been filled with music and food and a host of friends … Continued
“When you are generous, sometimes people will take advantage. You may be respectful and yet some people will still be unkind. You may be a good person, and some people will nonetheless still treat you terribly… How you treat others … Continued
“Compassion is not a matter of pity or the strong helping the weak; it’s a relationship between equals, one of mutual support….we come to realize that other people’s welfare is just as important as our own. In helping them, we … Continued
“Never be ashamed of your tears. Be proud that you are still natural. Be proud that you can express the inexpressible through your tears.” ~ Osho When Angie and I visited with Rod and Diane Rickey a few … Continued
“Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.” ~ Jim Rohn Let’s contemplate these images for a moment. Friendship, despite the species, is as important as breathing. We all need friends. … Continued