To try and ultimately fail is far better a fate, then to have never tried at all. So as I look back on my years, I see where I have fallen flat. And though those times were tough, I would not be where I am today without them. Granted some failures are better learning opportunities then others, but the compilation makes me whole.

"When the day becomes night, remember your hopes for the day. Pray they become your dreams while you sleep and your future when you wake."
-KAB

“Love is an attempt at penetrating another being, but it can only succeed if the surrender is mutual.”

One of my favourite poets. And yes I write certain words in the Queen's English.

Last night was fabulous! We had old friends and new friends over for fun and frivolity. There were some folks missing and I did miss them. For this new year I am pledging to eat less chocolate for breakfast and not so many pancakes for dinner. If I ever tried for any deeper, more elusive goals, I would just be miserable and grumpy. My husband ( Read more... )

We lived through a drought. Had our water usage monitored and then dictated. Now, as I sit in my far-away office, it is pouring. There is so much water currently attacking the roof, that it is raining inside. Fabulous. Computers off the floor- check. Files covered with tarps- check. 25 Gallon bucket catching water INSIDE the building- check ( Read more... )

As we prepare to depart for the cold north, I am reminded why I live in TN. I haven't worn a coat, save for 3 days, since October. We might have ice storms, drought, heat waves, tornados and violent thunderstorms- but for the most part, the weather is pleasant. Go figure.

Exactly when did we decide that the days of the week should end in day. Why not just Wednes? We know its a day. We don't say onenumber or twonumber. We know that one and two are numbers and there is no need to be redundant. (ps i can't spell). Just something to think about. Life can be interesting, but really, do we need all those extra

Octavio Paz has nothing on me. This morning I created some of the most interesting poetry during the course of getting ready. First, garage door was frozen shut and needed lots of assistance in raising itself. Then while getting my coffee, I realize I have left my phone at home. Then, the highway was terribly backed up. And finally as I am ( Read more... )

This weekend hubby and I had a fabulous weekend. We had been talking more lately about fears, trusts and misgivings in our lives thus far. I have been with this man for nearly 10 years and still I am learning new things about him. Its kinda like Chocolate. Just when I think I have tasted it all, out comes a new flavour. And so here was my hubby ( Read more... )

I used to think i wanted to live in a castle. But really, when you visit one and 200+ years after it was last lived in, it still smells like cows, makes me rethink the whole castle thing.

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