lessons learned

The difference between school and life? In school, you're taught a lesson and the given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson.
-- Tom Bodett (1955-) American author, voice actor, and radio host

Kayaking on the Saluda River...hard to beat... 

appreciate

Learn to appreciate the things you have before time makes you appreciate the things you had. -- unknown

slow down

Slow down and enjoy life. It's not only the scenery you miss by going too fast - you also miss the sense of where you are going and why. -Eddie Cantor (January 31, 1892-October 10, 1964) American songwriter, performer.

Another shot of the sunset over Lake Murray. This is a retake of the first photo ever on blogspot titled completely by chance.