Simple Things Matter

Although there are many books that have moved me in different ways, I have one book that means more to me than probably any other book. It is a slender, gold book of 86 pages. It was given to my mother by my grandmother when she was young and was later passed on to me. It is called, "Apples of Gold" and it is a compilation of quotations from different people throughout history. It talks about the "fruits of the spirit" (Love, Joy, Peace, Long suffering, Gentleness, Goodness, Faith, Meekness, and Temperance) Here is part of the original inscription that my Grandmother wrote to my mother:

"I know that you will enjoy reading this. It has been a favorite of mine for many years and I find the quotations timeless and inspiring."

Then, my mother writes an inscription for me....

"I will always cherish this book. My mother gave it to me and now I'm giving it to you. It is full of wisdom, peace, and love. If you read it every day it will inspire you."

So, I've been thinking about becoming a bit more serious about this blogging business. And therefore I am starting a new tradition. It will be called "Quote of the day from Grandma's book." I will try to write one every day, even though knowing me I may miss a few. I hope you glean from it as much as my family apparently has.

I will post them on the right side of the screen.

Better or Bitter

I was going through all my little posts on here and geesh...they're like a time capsule of hurt feelings. I made myself nauseous with all the love talk. Just goes to show that time CAN make us better or bitter. Okay, so it's a cheesy quote, but true nonetheless. I DO have a lot of other things in my mind that I think about. (Food, politics, music, my cat, chocolate fudge double scoop in a waffle cone...) Oh yeah and did I mention the RECORD I'm making???!!!!!!

I need to start doing this more. Especially considering I can type a lot faster than I can write and I always have some sort of rambling in my head... But as for now, I've gotta get going. Spring done sprung and I've gotta go play in the sun.

tootles.