weekly quote – weeknight quilting

We Can !

Embarrasing revelation: I recently purchased a Tony Robbins audiobook. I am desperate to find the motivation to meet my goals. I am 42. And that number is meaningful to me because of Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy series – books I loved in high school. 42 figures predominantly in that story. For no good reason otherContinue reading “We Can !”

You don’t have to be cool

I hate cliches. I hate bandwagons. I hate soporific memes. Yet I found myself listening to Kiss in the driveway last night and crying like a baby. I have deep pockets of precious memories linked to Prince’s music. My friend Heather and I used to share a walkman and headphones listening over and over and overContinue reading “You don’t have to be cool”

Be soft.

This quote came across from values.com this week. Love it. And would love to make a quilt that featured “Be Soft” on it. Might have to figure out how to do that. Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness stealContinue reading “Be soft.”

My way be my home

Take me out of the city Where my shadow can roam Let me breathe in the morning Let my way be my home – Dawes, “Take Me out of the City”

…always another story…

“There’s always another story. There’s more than meets the eye.” – W.H. Auden

If you are thinking of reminding me that I am fat this Holiday season…

1. Yes, duh. 2. Please read this. “Loving your body is an act of sheer courage and revolution in this culture.”

…from failure to failure…

“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” – Winston Churchill

…sister don’t let it get to your head…

“Don’t care about being a winner Or being smooth with women Or going out on Fridays Being the life of parties No, no more, no There will always be someone worse than you Sister don’t let it get to your head ‘Cause you won’t be on top of the world so long In constant competitionContinue reading “…sister don’t let it get to your head…”

“I always advise people never to give advice.” – P.G. Wodehouse

Truth!

“A place just for us. A quiet spot where our voice isn’t judged or dismissed or criticized. A happy place that brings us peace and makes us smile. This Place provides Comfort. Safety. Love. Beauty. It feeds our Soul. Nourishes our Spirit. Reminds us that despite everything going on around us we are OK.” –Continue reading “Truth!”