beautiful quotes

  • First Day of April

    “A gush of bird-song, a patter of dew A cloud, and a rainbow’s warning Suddenly sunshine and perfect blue An April day in the morning.” Harriet Prescott Spofford Continue reading

    First Day of April
  • Contentment

    “They were content with each good day as it came, taking pleasure in every meal, and in every word and song.” J.R.R. Tolkien Continue reading

    Contentment
  • February Beauty

    On the wind in February Snowflakes float still, Half inclined to turn to rain, Nipping, dripping, chill. Christina Rossetti Continue reading

    February Beauty
  • American Heritage

    “History is a ribbon, always unfurling. History is a journey. And as we continue our journey, we think of those who traveled before us. . . . [W]e see and hear again the echoes of our past: a general falls… Continue reading

    American Heritage
  • Winter Time

    “Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.” Edith Sitwell, “I Live Under a Black Sun” Continue reading

    Winter Time
  • Joy

    And joy is everywhere; it is in the earth’s green covering of grass; in the blue serenity of the sky. Rabindranath Tagore And sometimes you can find joy from an airport parking lot… While stepping out of my Jeep, this… Continue reading

    Joy
  • Happy New Year!

    “Be at War with your Vices, at Peace with your Neighbours, and let every New-Year find you a better Man.” Benjamin FranklinPoor Richard’s Almanac (1755) Continue reading

    Happy New Year!