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Roses
“God gave us memory so that we might have roses in December,” proclaimed Sir James Matthew Barrie sometime in the early 1900s. Born in 1860 he lived a full thoughtful life, with his share of sorrow and success. His saying … Continue reading →
The Wisdom of the Wise
“The wisdom of the wise, and the experience of the ages, may be preserved by quotation.” Isaac D’israeli, an Englishman who lived from 1766 to 1848, was a respected literary essayist. His belief, given above, has weathered well. In 2013 … Continue reading →
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In the Moment
Today’s mantra proclaims the value of “Living in the Moment”. Yesterday is gone: Forget it! Tomorrow may never come: Why worry? This state, it suggests, is particularly suited for the elderly. Having just reached four-score years and ten, I qualify … Continue reading →
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Tagged as Anne Carscadden, James Barrie, John Lennon, living in the moment, living in the past, magical moments
A Nap in the Hay
Spring was firmly established. It was warm in the morning sunshine, cool when the breezes whirled by. The sky was bright and blue, the clouds puffy and white and the meadowlarks were singing. The farm teemed with new life – … Continue reading →