january 23, 2017
“Be the reason someone believes in the goodness of people.” ~ Unknown This is not today. This was early January, the 5th maybe, when we got the only appreciable snow we’ve had this winter. The neighbors with little … Continued
january 9, 2017
“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” ~ Henry David Thoreau These tire tracks are a lot like a person’s life. You cross paths with a variety of people over the years. Some leave … Continued
january 8, 2017
“If somebody is a problem for you, it’s not that they should change, it’s that you need to change. If they’re a problem for themselves that’s their karma, if they’re causing you trouble that’s your problem.” ~ Ram Dass … Continued
january 6, 2017
“Whatever you’re meant to do, do it now. The conditions are always impossible.” ~ Doris Lessing This crucifix hangs outside the Catholic Newman Center on campus. After Matt’s fall last night I went on to my car, but … Continued
january 5, 2017
“Your mission today, should you choose to accept it: Be nice to someone today for no other reason than to be kind. The world needs your contribution of kindness.” ~ Patsy Crawford Carruthers Today, was the first snow of … Continued
february 8, 2016
“You either get bitter or you get better. It’s that simple… The choice does not belong to fate. It belongs to you.” ~ Josh Shipp Wally was very excited to see snow. It was shallow enough to be … Continued
january 24, 2016
“You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” ~ Marcus Aurelius After every substantial snow fall, Crystal builds her little dachshund, Bianka, a maze in her backyard, partly so Binks will … Continued
january 23, 2016
“How you make others feel says a lot about who you are.” ~ Unknown Poor Wally hated yesterday. Nobody was happier to get outside and clear some snow than this boy. The snow drifts were impressive, and finding an unspoiled-by-the-wind … Continued
march 7, 2015
“No matter how hard life gets, remember to go to bed grateful that you have one.” ~ Unknown This is the creek behind Mamaw’s house (now Aunt Janet’s) in West Liberty. It’s called Long Branch, and it empties … Continued
march 5, 2015
“At any moment you have a choice that either leads you closer to your spirit or further away from it.” ~ Thich Nhat Hahn The winter storm out did all the weathermen predictions. We were expected to get … Continued