“Uncle Vernon: What were you doing under our window, boy? Harry Potter: Listening to the news. Uncle Vernon: Listening to the news! Again? Harry: Well, it changes every day, you see.” ― J.K. Rowling (FDR talking to the press) This…
“If you want a golden rule that will fit everything, this is it: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” ― William Morris Today, I attacked the kitchen before…
“My grandmother started walking five miles a day when she was sixty. She’s ninety-seven now, and we don’t know where the heck she is.” ― Ellen DeGeneres Yesterday, I made a second attempt at getting some exercise, and I actually…
“The difference between a lady and a flower girl is not how she behaves, but how she’s treated.” ― George Bernard Shaw, Pygmalion & My Fair Lady The other day, I read a quote by President Gordon B. Hinckley: “I…
“I don’t just use yarn from a store. I buy old sweaters from consignment shops. The older the better, and unravel them. There are countries of women in this scarf/shawl/blanket. Soon it will be big enough to keep me warm….
“The only thing new in the world is the history you do not know.” ― Harry S. Truman Today, Aaron and I walked the hallowed halls of the Christopher Wren Building, part of the College of William and Mary—the oldest…
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