All the great blessings of my life are present in my thoughts today

Never is true love blind, but rather brings an added light.

And though hard be the task, keep a stiff upper lip.

Sometimes, I think the things we see are shadows of the things to be; that what we plan we build

And never since harvests were ripened, / Or laborers born, / Have men gathered figs of the thistle, / Or grapes of the thorn!

Only yield when you must, never "give up the ship," but fight on to the last "with a stiff upper lip!

Women are only told that they resemble angels when they are young and beautiful; consequently, it is their persons, not their virtues, that procure them homage.

Come up, April, though the valley, / In your robes of beauty drest, / Come and wake your flowery children / From their wintry beds of rest.

There are eyes half defiant, Half meek and compliant; Black eyes, with a wondrous, witching charm To bring us good or to work with harm.

Ah, there are moments for us here, when, seeing Life's inequalities, and woe, and care, The burdens laid upon our mortal being Seem heavier than the human heart can bear.

Give plenty of what is given to you, And listen to pity's call. Don't think the little you give is great, And the much you get is small.

Since the gluten-free diet is not for everyone, it's recommended that you stick with a gluten-free diet for at least 3 weeks first to see if it works for you.

In middle school, I really didn't have music, but in high school, I remember taking a lot of choir and drama.

To work with children anywhere is just plain fun.

That which is lacking in the present world is a profound knowledge of the nature of things.

No is easier to do. Yes is easier to say.

...Covetousness, looking more at what we would have than at what we have.

If everyone could see the image of God in his neighbor, do you think we should still need tanks and generals?

I believe we should work to end all racism in American society and staunchly defend the inherent rights of every person.

I enjoy reality TV shows. Watching them, and appearing in them. There's a spontaniety involved in the unscripted shows that I like to be involved with.