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Rule #10 - You are the master of your own space and unique time Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

Jun 27, 2024 at 08:01 pm by admin

Space and time are fascinating to sci fi writers, physicists and to one Western Kentucky futurist/geographer. Space is another of those words with multiple meanings. It can b.... Read More

Rule #9 - Know your boundaries but also know when to expand them (Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century)

Jun 22, 2024 at 06:13 pm by admin

Boundaries. a line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line. a limit of a subject or sphere of activity. the limits and rules we set for ourselves within relationshi.... Read More

Rule #8 Make no small dreams, always test the limits of who you are - Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

Jun 10, 2024 at 11:30 am by admin

Rudbeckia Maxima is a coneflower with big dreams. Seeing it in all its outstretched glory is an invitation to smile. The unimpressive cabbagelike leaves force their way out of.... Read More

Rule #7 - Look for and connect with the beauty in your life Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

Jun 03, 2024 at 03:46 pm by admin

Rule 7 - Look for and connect with the beauty in your life (Rose garden/inner spirit of people) Connecting with beauty in the inner spirit of others begins with finding beaut.... Read More

Rule #6 - If in doubt, do it for the grand kids or your children Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

May 27, 2024 at 01:25 pm by admin

Kahlil Gibran's message on children in his lyric poem in "The Prophet" expresses what Ivan meant in Rule 6. Children are not just ours. They are the future: "And a woman who.... Read More

Rule #5 Don't hide your talents - Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

May 24, 2024 at 09:41 am by admin

Ivan Potter, the eternal optimist and self-described futurist, envisioned a world where everyone's talents were recognized and used to make the world a better place. That was.... Read More

Rule #4 Talk to God every day - Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

May 18, 2024 at 09:07 am by admin

We have a friend who often begins prayers with "Hey God". Ivan Potter was the best Pray-Er I ever met. He followed no formula. He . He knew his prayers would be answered. His.... Read More

Rule #3 Build your own posse - Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

May 12, 2024 at 05:11 pm by admin

Building is a very Ivan word choice. He loved building. He loved old brick. His contribution to the garden was borders of bricks, laid end to end. He would lie on the grass, p.... Read More

Rule #2 Embrace change - Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

May 07, 2024 at 05:00 pm by admin

Change is inevitable. Embracing change is not. In thinking about Rule 2, I have come to the conclusion that Ivan saw embracing change like the Pirates' Code of the first Pirat.... Read More

Ivan Potter's Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

May 03, 2024 at 12:59 pm by admin

We found Ivan's Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century while going through the many pieces of paper left in his study. I was his editor, correcting his grammar, his crea.... Read More

Rule #1 Confront Your Fears - Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

May 03, 2024 at 12:27 pm by admin

Rule #1 Confront Your Fears (Clinton KY) It is interesting that Ivan said not "conquer your fears" but "confront your fears". He recognized that not all fears can be conquere.... Read More

Our Sad News

Mar 11, 2024 at 10:03 am by admin

My best friend, life partner, publisher, editor, husband Ivan Potter passed away March 3, 2024. I will try to get back to writing but be patient with me. Sorting through 41 y.... Read More

Those in bondage valued in thousands of dollars to slave owners

Mar 03, 2023 at 12:03 pm by admin

Runaway slaves were always a serious problem. They were very valuable. During an 1859 auction in Georgia a healthy "prime" male slave aged 22, a trained cotton field hand,.... Read More

Oct 28, 2022 at 11:44 am by admin

Ice House: In Its Day, a Miracle of West Kentucky Culture and Senatorial Campaigning Ivan Potter 9-29-2022 The day was long. The night was young. Waning light of the momen.... Read More

Oct 27, 2022 at 04:39 pm by admin

National Security Issues of a Closed or Crippled Mississippi River Ivan Potter, West Kentucky Journal August 23, 2012 A closed Mississippi River has national implic.... Read More

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Rule #10 - You are the master of your own space and unique time Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

Rule #9 - Know your boundaries but also know when to expand them (Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century)

Rule #8 Make no small dreams, always test the limits of who you are - Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

Rule #7 - Look for and connect with the beauty in your life Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

Rule #6 - If in doubt, do it for the grand kids or your children Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

Rule #5 Don't hide your talents - Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

Rule #4 Talk to God every day - Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

Rule #3 Build your own posse - Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

Rule #2 Embrace change - Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

Ivan Potter's Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

Rule #1 Confront Your Fears - Rules for Embracing Life in the 21st Century

Our Sad News

Those in bondage valued in thousands of dollars to slave owners

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