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5 02, 2020

Love Quotes – Shakespeare

By |2020-01-31T08:22:36-06:00February 5th, 2020|Holidays, Valentine's Day, Wednesday Quote, Wednesday Words, Weekly Quote|0 Comments

About the graphic

In February thoughts turn to love in a special way. Personally, I think love is meant to be shared year-round, but there is just something about this month that causes us to focus our thoughts on LOVE.

Years ago I created a series of graphics for my Wednesday blog quotes in February. This has been the most popular.

About the quote

The full quote reads:

Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind
And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind.
Nor hath love’s mind of any judgement taste;
Wings and no eyes figure unheedy haste.
And therefore is love said to be a child
Because in choice he is so oft beguiled.

Shakespeare’s words  are said to explain Cupid:

  • winged because lovers are flighty and likely to change their minds
  • boyish because love is irrational
  • carrying an  arrow and torch “because love wounds and inflames the heart.”
  • blind or blindfolded because, while the sight of the beloved can spur love, it’s also arbitrary

I never paid much attention to Cupid until I read Shakespeare’s words. Now I see how Cupid  symbolizes of love.

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29 01, 2020

Procrastination

By |2020-01-29T06:33:53-06:00January 29th, 2020|Wednesday Quote, Wednesday Words, Wednesday Words of Wisdom|2 Comments

About the graphic

I ran out of time to find a picture to use to create a quote graphic for today and stumbled upon this fabulous example of procrastination. I know technically it’s not a quote, but it fits my current dilemma.

I procrastinated too long and ended up without an original graphic.

I do that too often.

We all procrastinate sometimes.

We shouldn’t.

We should Just. Do. Whatever it is.

POSTSCRIPT:

I did finally find a picture for today with a quote.

Edie Melson’s graphic depicting Franklin D. Roosevelt’s advice on how to overcome procrastination.

I’m tacking it onto this post to remind myself not to procrastinate so long next time. And you get a two-for-one Wednesday.

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22 01, 2020

Wise Quote from MLK, Jr.

By |2020-01-19T16:19:35-06:00January 22nd, 2020|Wednesday Quote, Wednesday Words, Wednesday Words of Wisdom, Weekly Quote|0 Comments

About the quote

Researching quotes by MLK, Jr. I found this. There were so many it was truly hard to pick just one for Wednesday quotes.

This one reminded me of what I used to tell my school age kiddos…”I don’t expect you to have perfect grades. I do expect you to do your best.”

And, now as adults, they’re telling my grandkids the same thing.

There’s truth in Mr. King’s words. We just need to be the best we can be.

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11 12, 2019

A Holiday Quote – Christmas Is

By |2019-12-09T11:48:19-06:00December 11th, 2019|Holidays, Wednesday Quote|2 Comments

About the graphic

The picture was taken by my photographer daughter on Christmas Eve many years ago. The two grandsons are almost grown now. One in college, the other a senior. Fine young men who exhibited their loving hearts early as you see in the picture of them sharing cookies from the treat table.

About the quote

Dale Evans, Queen of the West and my childhood idol, passed away in 2001. These two grandsons didn’t even know her or that she sparked my young girl longing to be a rodeo barrel racer. I did frequently sing “Happy Trails to You” and “The Bible Tells Me So,” though. Evans  wrote both songs. Her quote is a great thought for this holiday season.

This will be my last blog post for 2019 before we head to our holiday break. May your holidays be filled love. See you in 2020.

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4 12, 2019

A Holiday Quote – Christmas Is

By |2019-12-03T08:16:18-06:00December 4th, 2019|Holidays, Wednesday Quote, Wednesday Words of Wisdom, Weekly Quote|1 Comment

About the graphic

This meme was created by Edie Melson. She is a fellow member of American Christian Fiction Writers and an outstanding photographer, as you can see, and one of the most generous, loving individuals I know. She posts memes on her blog for others to share and use. This is one of my holiday favorites.

About the quote

I’m not sure who the Charlotte Carpenter of the quote is. Sir Walter Scott’s wife and a UK singer came up with a Google search. I’m going with Charlotte Carpenter, wife of Sir Walter. What do you think?

Whichever one said it, it’s great advice for this time of year as we hustle and bustle shopping for the perfect gifts in anticipation of Christmas Day, don’t you think?

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20 11, 2019

Start with a Grateful Heart

By |2019-11-20T07:31:27-06:00November 20th, 2019|Wednesday Quote, Wednesday Words|1 Comment

About the graphic

This is a meme I created several years ago for my November gratitude blogs. The quote is not original, it’s around any place inspiration merchandise is available. I selected the rising sun photo for my version.

About the quote

Like I said, this is an extremely popular quote. I’ve seen it on journals, posters, magnets, and bumper stickers. Reading it always brings a smile to my face and it reminds me of the rich blessings I have in my life.

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13 11, 2019

The Real Gift of Gratitude – Holden

By |2019-11-10T14:12:26-06:00November 13th, 2019|Wednesday Quote, Wednesday Words|1 Comment

About the graphic

The title of my next release is Seeing Clearly. My cover artist and I started out thinking a cloud background would be good. Didn’t work out so I have several purchased images of clouds and decide this quote fit these clouds.

About the quote

I ran across Robert Holden’s quote in a blog recently. If you’ve been following the November blogs, you know I’m focusing on gratitude. That’s why his words resonated with me.

Holden is a British psychologist, author, and broadcaster, who works in the field of positive psychology and is considered “Britain’s foremost expert on happiness” according to Wikipedia.

Looking at his other quotes, I have to say he does have a positive outlook and firmly believes that a positive attitude provides a sense of well being.

And, in my opinion, being grateful is an important component of positive attitude and well being.

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6 11, 2019

Thankfulness and Gratitude – Amiel

By |2019-11-05T17:07:55-06:00November 6th, 2019|Thanksgiving, Wednesday Quote|1 Comment

About the graphic

This photo was taken by Jenny Caywood and offered on Unsplash.

About the quote

Henri Frédéric Amiel was a Swiss philosopher, poet, and critic. I love this quote because it clearly differentials the difference between thankfulness and gratitude.

Being thankful is the first step to gratitude. Expressing thankfulness in words leads to gratitude.

Something to think about as Thanksgiving approaches.

 

 

 

 

 

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23 10, 2019

Quote on Wonder

By |2019-10-09T08:25:11-05:00October 23rd, 2019|Wednesday Quote, Weekly Quote|1 Comment

About the meme

On October 6, The University of Arizona ran a full page congratulations ad in the Houston Chronicle for the students, faculty and staff who participated in the Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration. The group had received the 2020 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, which is the “Oscar of Science.”

Congratulations to all of them.

Their ad graphic was the first-ever image of a black hole taken by the collaboration group. This graphic is one I selected from a stock photo website to convey the idea of wonder.

About the quote

The words immediately reminded me that without wonder very little would be accomplished in this world. Most often wonder translates into What if and discovery begins. Or, if you’re a writer like me, wonder and/or what ifs create plots and stories.

The important take-away is this: It doesn’t matter if you’re part of the some collaboration or simply sitting on a porch swing looking at the sky, never lose WONDER. Always look for unseen possibilities.

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