![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I think this resulted from both of them living through dreadful wars and trying social times. They were both quite political and read newspapers front to back. I am from a mother and grandmother who both read everything imaginable. Reading is a gift that I give myself as often as possible. And it is as if a hand has come out and taken yours.” ~ Alan Bennett Now here it is, set down by someone else, a person you have never met, someone even who is long dead. “ T he best moments in reading are when you come across something ~ a thought, a feeling, a way of looking at things ~ which you had thought special and particular to you. Understand, I don’t mean they have to love and collect vintage pieces, but it is important for them to have an appreciation of such.Īppreciation of the hours upon hours of work makes one pause in awe, even for a moment, to simply realize they are looking at something more than words. And as a member of the senior generation, to me, it is important for the younger folks to understand the work and the time that has gone into creating endeavors of the heart. I have gained a greater appreciation of beauty through my discoveries of such remarkable gems. Their skills and their creative spirit are qualities to be treasured and I do. I feel as though I am the caretaker of someone’s lovely work. As Sir Isaac Newton urged, we can evolve best by standing on the shoulders of giants, getting closer to truth by building on the discoveries of those luminaries who came before us.” ~ Miles NealeĮxquisite handwork is something I adore, even if it is not made by someone dear to me. “We are missing an enormous opportunity if we deny ourselves a wholesome, mature reliance on those who have evolved to what we aspire to become. I collect teacups and saucers ~ but only the pretty ones (just for mom). And she said, “A pretty teacup makes even bad tea lovely.” She had something there, it does help. I can never look at a teacup without thinking of mom. We all have traditions we enjoy and loved ones who are associated with them. I do believe they are strongly tied together with the ribbons of our hearts. Happy New Year! I hope you and your family had a beautiful Christmas and this new year is off to a good beginning.Īs we begin to close Christmas (oh, how I drag my feet) and welcome our new year, today finds me thinking of traditions and special memories. I hope you enjoy her mnessage and pass it to the ones you love.Īnd now…her own words and her own beautiful style… ” Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.” ~ Gustav Mahlerĭear Friends: My New Year message to you and your families…Sandra’s last New Year post. ![]()
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