The Ladder of Hope

    A Mind to rule the brain,

A Spirit to fire the mind,

A Heart to temper the spirit,

A Soul to guide the heart,

A Grace to nourish the soul.

Thoughtful Thursday

  "There is nothing owed with so little sense of debt, and given with so little thought of repayment, as a happy childhood."

*See Below

"The stars in their myriad constellations:  a trillion asterisks and no explanations."

Wednesday Wildcard

  "I've learned this about making a good first impression -- that obviously trying to do so works better than obviously not trying."

Ah, Wistfulness!

  "I love to go down to the open sea 

For the solitude -- and the company."

Thoughtful Thursday

 "If I choose to believe that we're all God's children, it's because I'm darn sure it's all or none."

Monday Musing

 "I don't know that love conquers all, but it conquers a lot, and a little forgiveness usually does for the rest."