Quote of the Day “The eternal quest of the individual human being is to shatter his loneliness.” – Norman Cousins
Ups and Downs
Celebrations, Canopies, and Colitis
Quote of the Day “Salvador Dalí had his first exhibit before his fourteenth birthday, already showcasing the talent that would make him famous. “Van Gogh, in contrast, was delayed and did not possess any obvious signs of ability. It was
Encompassed and In Braces
Quote of the Day “Life cannot blossom into its true potential until you embrace the challenge of paying attention to what is in front of you right now.” – Cal Newport
Custom Casts and Warm Nests
Quote of the Day “There are three rules for writing a novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are.” – Somerset Maugham
New York City 2019 – Pens, Vessels, and Dancing
Quote of the Day “We’re gonna be young forever! We’re never gonna die!” – A toast overheard at Iguana.
Depatures & Driveway Discussions
Gratitude: Visiting with Mamaw and Papaw at the VUMC and seeing Papaw more aware. Turner and Weston having a full, safe day with Gael, the babysitter who kept them today. The Peaks: My dad was transferred back to the Winchester
Lines & Light
Gratitude: Papaw being able to sit up after surgery. Riding bikes with the boys and playing basketball. Well-adjusted bike brakes. The Pits: I visited my dad at the VUMC today, but he was very disoriented and frustrated. The Peaks: When
Honeypick
Gratitude: My daddy pulling through a 5-hour back surgery. The portable canopy to provide shade during football games. The Pits: I had a piece of food stuck in my teeth while we were at the park and it was really
Through with VU
Gratitude: Papaw being able to sit up in the “turtle shell” body cast. The Peaks: I visited Vanderbilt today and, for the first time since Saturday, was able to talk with my dad. He was awake and was getting ready
In Colors
Gratitude: Friends and family that are supportive and willing to help in a trying situation. The Pits: We had to deal with some rain when we went downtown. The Peaks: I started off the day by heading up to Vanderbilt