november 5, 2015
“Just because you’re struggling doesn’t mean you’re failing.” ~ Unknown I have never in my life seen my dad be friends with someone the way he is friends with Gurney Norman. He talks to Gurney like a long … Continued
november 1, 2015
“The law of harvest is to reap more than you sow. Sow an act, and you reap a habit. Sow a habit and you reap a character. Sow a character and you reap a destiny.” ~ James Allen … Continued
october 1, 2015
“You will begin to heal when you let go of past hurts, forgive those who have wronged you, and learn to forgive yourself for your mistakes.” ~ Unknown Long before his recent book was published, Gurney Norman recorded … Continued
june 30, 2015
“The true heart of a person lies in their character.” ~ Bill Bliss, Sr. Gurney dropped by my office for a casual discussion about our working together on more oral histories. I sat mostly in stunned silence at how incredible his life … Continued
june 24, 2015
“Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable.” ~ Mary Oliver For a long time I’ve been trying to find a way to interview dad about his life. He met my friend and writing and art life … Continued
december 9, 2014
“Do not grow old, no matter how long you live. Never cease to stand like curious children before the Great Mystery into which we were born.” ~ Albert Einstein This is as fine a group of writers as I’ve … Continued
november 18, 2014
“I myself am entirely made of flaws, stitched together with good intentions.” ~ Unknown Of all days not to have my camera with me, this was one of the worst. You’ve actually seen this photo before back in … Continued
september 4, 2014
“If only our eyes saw souls instead of bodies how very different our ideals of beauty would be.” ~ Unknown You wish you’d been handed a syllabus this awesome. I am one lucky, lucky gal. Related Images:
september 2, 2014
“Today, I am grateful for all the people that are loving and kind to me.” ~ Unknown My old band, Stealin Horses, used to play the Appalshop Christmas parties back in the 1980’s. I think that’s where I … Continued