Make yourselves nests of pleasant thoughts, bright fancies, faithful sayings; treasure-cottages of precious and restful thoughts, which care cannot disturb nor poverty take away from you, cottages built without hands for your souls to live in. ~ John Ruskin

Why do women want to dress like men when they’re fortunate enough to be women? Why lose femininity, which is one of our greatest charms? We get more accomplished by being charming than we would be flaunting around in pants and smoking. I’m very fond of men. I think they are wonderful creatures. I love [...]

Seven Gifts Which Do Not Cost A Cent
1.  The gift of listening … But you must really listen.  No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your response.  Just listening.
2.  The gift of affection … With appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back, and handholds.  These small actions demonstrate love in a powerful way.
3.  The gift of [...]

“If we would have a true home, we must guard well our thoughts and actions. A single bitter word may disquiet the home for a whole day; but, like unexpected flowers which spring up along our path full of freshness, fragrance and beauty, so do kind words, gentle acts and sweet disposition make glad the [...]

Though I have been writing here a number of years, I have decided to freshen up my little online journal by changing things around a bit.  I’ve added vintage posts to my right sidebar and have included new chapters.
Along the Cobblestone Path – Life’s journeys and travels
Around the Heart – Home life
Beauty for Ashes – [...]

Middle age is when you’re sitting at home on a Saturday night and the telephone rings and you hope it isn’t for you. ~ Ogden Nash
How wonderful it is to have a quiet Saturday evening at home.  I would be perfectly happy not to hear a telephone ring.  Snuggling next to my dear [...]

Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish. ~ John Quincy Adams
Patience is not one of my finer virtues. It is something I definitely need to work on. Perhaps that is the lesson that I am to learn during this time of recuperation.
I love the quote [...]