Mamma, What’s The Point?
“If I should have a daughter, instead of ‘Mom’, she’s gonna call me ‘Point B’…” “If I should have a daughter … Instead of ‘Mom’, she’s gonna call me ‘Point B’. Because that way, she knows that no matter what happens, at least she can always find her way to me. And I’m going … Read more
W.E. Henley; Invictus
Invictus Out of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed. Beyond this place of wrath … Read more
Maya Angelou; Still I rise …
Still I Rise You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I’ll rise. Does my sassiness upset you? Why are you beset with gloom? ‘Cause I walk like I’ve got oil wells Pumping in my living room. Just like … Read more
Rudyard Kipling’s IF … (or mettle detector)
IF you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies, Or being … Read more
Stop in the name of my wallet! (or … follow the inspiration not the urge)
Guest blogger, Caroline Chapple I know what it is to want something. I had the strongest urge this morning and it felt like pure,unadulterated inspiration. Follow your inspiration, my voice said. That’s got to be a good voice,right? And to add sparkle rather than grist to the mill, it was a creative urge. (Double points, … Read more
