“If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.” And, despite her fame, she died single, childless and alone. kqd Please click on my related post – Exceptions to the Rules Vol. #1 Essay 16
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Quote: Marilyn Monroe on Exceptions to the Rules
“If I’d observed all the rules, I’d never have got anywhere.” And we all know how her life ended. Single, childless and dead, by her own hand, at the age of 36. kqd Please click on my related post – Exceptions to the Rules Vol. 1 Essay 16
Whether You Believe It or Not – God Loves You! It’s Never Too Late to Start Again
For those who still wonder –
Poem: A Baby’s Skies by Mary C. Bartlett
A Baby’s Skies Would you know the baby skies? Baby’s skies are mother’s eyes, Mother’s eyes and smile together Make the baby’s pleasant weather. Mother, keep your eyes from tears, Keep your heart from foolish fears, Keep your lips from dull complaining Lest the baby think ‘tis raining. Published in 1875 in the popular American … Continue reading
Quote: Maya Angelou on Endless, Erroneous “Education”
“My mother said I must always be intolerant of ignorance but understanding of illiteracy. That some people, unable to go to school, were more educated and more intelligent than college professors. I can attest to this observation because my mother, who was unable to go to college, is far better educated, and more intelligent, than … Continue reading
The Sacrament of Marriage – Benjamin Franklin Part II
The following article was written by Benjamin Franklin about marriage almost 300 years ago and yet the advice could easily be applied to many of today’s troubled marriages with positive results. This is a continuation of the same article that I quoted on April 12th. It was printed in 1730 in The Philadelphia Gazette – … Continue reading
Quote: Robert Anderson on Divorce is Dumb
“In every marriage more than a week old, there are grounds for divorce. The trick is to find, and to continue to find, grounds for marriage.” Please read my related post – Divorce is Dumb Vol. #1 Essay 12
Easter Quote – Reba McEntire
“Easter is very important to me. It’s a second chance.”
The Miracle of Motherhood – Jessica Lange
“The natural state of motherhood is unselfishness. When you become a mother, you are no longer the center of your own universe. You relinquish that position to your children.”
The Sacrament of Marriage – Friedrich Nietzsche
“When marrying, ask yourself this question: Do you believe that you will be able to converse with this person into old age? Everything else in marriage is transitory.” Although I ardently disagree with nearly all of Nietzsche’s philosophical musings, he does have a point for those considering marriage. And, from my point of view, chosing … Continue reading
It's the Women, Not the Men! 