There are only two kinds of people on earth today Two kinds of people, no more I say. Not the rich and the poor, for to know a man's wealth You must first know the state of his conscience and health, Not the happy and sad, for in life's passing years, Each has his laughter… Continue reading happy November
Back in the day - before anyone ever heard of OCD - people like me were called per·snick·e·ty adjective pər-ˈsni-kə-tē : giving a lot of attention to details that are minor or not important. I like that! It's uncommon. One of my personal goals is to - be uncommon! Mostly I believe I have succeeded. Frankly, it's… Continue reading contentment cottage
"As rosemary is to the spirit, so lavender is to the soul." _Anonymous “Everyone must leave something behind when he dies, my grandfather said. A child or a book or a painting or a house or a wall built or a pair of shoes made. Or a garden planted. Something your hand touched some way… Continue reading lavender for the soul
“Few people know how to take a walk. The qualifications are endurance, plain clothes, old shoes, an eye for nature, good humor, vast curiosity, good speech, good silence and nothing too much.” _ Ralph Waldo Emerson Took a long walk over the last couple of years. Well...at least that's how I'm looking at it. Almost… Continue reading took a walk
“The real things haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.” _ Laura Ingalls Wilder August 1st Desktop - Welcome August. Welcome day one of my favorite season! From August through… Continue reading hello August
My chair arrived today! Hooray! Hooray! So...Kai Li and I spent some time discussing how it is. Now she knows that if she digs in the seat there will be BIG trouble. Uh Huh...don't think she really cares, since her basic philosophy is "it's my house!" Oh well. I love the chair. It so lives… Continue reading be seated
Daddy didn't say no. What he said was, "Not right now." There's a difference. No means no. For years D asked a classroom filled with middle school students, "What part of no don't you understand?" Not right now means...Maybe later. Maybe tomorrow. When you've finished your lessons. "Not right now." And now may the Lord… Continue reading not right now
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