“There is advantage in the wisdom won from pain.” – Aeschylus There is definitely a certain amount of wisdom won from pain. There is also a large amount of self-control exerted when you want to give up because the pain is so intense, but you won’t because of your competitive edge…Cait has replaced dancing feet…
February 1: Thomas Paine reflections
“I believe in the equality of man; and I believe that religious duties consist in doing justice, loving mercy, and endeavoring to make our fellow-creatures happy.”- Thomas Paine Every day when I drive to and from work, I drive past this statue of Thomas Paine (1737-1809), and have seen him sitting here through the seasons,…
January 31: Loving life…on the East Coast
“I appreciate a lot in this life; the things you cannot buy. Life is only once.” – Rafael Nadal Borrowed from Cait’s instagram yesterday….her latest study spot. How awesome is this, I am so totally green with envy!! We have grey skies, cold and dark weather! Am so pleased that her longboard is being put…
January 30: Waiting…
“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” – Barack Obama I have, as most with children and the luxury of transport, spent a considerable amount of time waiting for them in my…
January 29: Brain power
“Do not borrow the productions of other men’s brains and pens and recite them as a lesson; but make the most of the talents, the brain power, that God has given you.” – Ellen G. White I am constantly amazed at different things…I am not sure whether I was unaware when I was younger, or…