How Glorious a Greeting

“There is no friend

like an old friend

who has shared our morning days,

no greeting like his welcome,

no homage like his praise.”

~ Oliver Wendall Holmes, Sr.

Out of the Dark, Beauty Appears

“Whether one believes in a religion or not,

and whether one believes

in rebirth or not,

there isn’t anyone who doesn’t

appreciate kindness and compassion.”

~ Dalai Lama

Great Art is Inspired by Love

“I love that Monet, Picasso, Van Gogh,

and Jesus all said…

that Love is really the driving principle

of the creative art. In fact,

they would say that great art

is always inspired by Love.”

~ Erwin McManus

Shadows in the Sun

“Most people think that shadows

follow, precede, or surround

beings or objects.

The truth is that they also

surround words, ideas, desires,

deeds, impulses, and memories.”

~ Elie Wiesel

Dining Outside the Home: The Merchant House in Greenville, Ohio

Dining Outside the Home: The Merchant House in Greenville, Ohio! Centuries ago in the town where the famed sharp-shooter Annie Oakley lived, an 1880s merchant building was the hub of all activity providing supplies and groceries for its patrons. Today that historical building still stands and has been transformed into the town’s newest eatery, The Merchant House. Much of the building’s character has been a labor of love. Decorative tin tiles adorn the ceiling, majestic architectural columns divide seating areas, and antique brick walls boldly offset black and white murals. The menu features smoked barbecue, deep dish pizzas, specialty salads, two-handed sandwiches, gourmet desserts, and local craft beers. Farm-to-table ingredients are a plus. For casual family dining and live entertainment, The Merchant House is spot on.