Category Archives: Love

Remember Who You Are

Posted on April 30, 2022 by aamontgomery

Knowledge of our ancestors, the people who made our lives possible, guides us and helps us remember who we are. Continue reading →

Posted in Autobiographical, Childhood, Dementia, Family, Knoxville, Love | Tagged Carroll County, Darcus Montgomery, Darcus Nickaline Montgomery Allen, Dementia, love, Remember Who You Are, Roy Rotha Allen, The Ireland 2022 Census, The Ireland Census, The New York Times, Zolani Mahola | 4 Comments

We Are the Real Countries

Posted on March 31, 2022 by aamontgomery

We ARE the true countries. Not the artificial borders drawn on maps. And we do not live for ourselves alone. Continue reading →

Posted in Autobiographical, Happiness, Ideas, Love, Photography | Tagged Michael Ondaatje, The English Patient, Thomas Merton | Leave a comment

The Victorious ‘Yes’

Posted on December 31, 2021 by aamontgomery

May my sister Lisa continue to transcend the sorrows of this world, may her strong spirit continue to soar. Continue reading →

Posted in Autobiographical, Courage, Family, Freedom, Ideas, Love | Tagged Lisa Allen Stanley, Lisa Stanley, Pat Head Summitt, Stanley’s Greenhouse | 12 Comments

Holes Let the Light Shine Through

Posted on November 30, 2021 by aamontgomery

Do our imperfections and vulnerabilities allow more light to shine through? Continue reading →

Posted in Autobiographical, Backyard Nature, Beauty, Courage, Family, Happiness, Home, Ideas, Love, Op/Ed Thoughts, Photography, Screen, Wonder | Tagged Acadia National Park, Juliette Binoche, Lexington, The New York Times Style Magazine | Leave a comment

The Garden Within

Posted on September 30, 2021 by aamontgomery

We have a new little one expected to enter our family and world in February 2022. May he be safe. May he find his way in this complicated 22nd Century. May he find his bliss. Continue reading →

Posted in Autobiographical, Backyard Nature, Beauty, Blooming, Childhood, Creativity, Family, Happiness, Ideas, Love, Wonder | Tagged Covid, East Tennessee, Frank Cabot, gardens, Les Quatres Vents, The Gardener, The Gardener documentary | Leave a comment

Your Timeless Smile

Posted on February 28, 2021 by aamontgomery

A letter written to my 3 year old grandson Lincoln. Continue reading →

Posted in Autobiographical, Childhood, Courage, Family, Happiness, Home, Knoxville, Love, Wonder | Leave a comment

Wherever I go, I have taken photos of signs and other public communication devices that have grabbed my attention for their brazen wackiness, weird points of view, or kernels of wisdom. Here are my favorites. Continue reading →