The Beauty of Words

I was listening to a podcast interview of author Gregory MacGuire. He wrote this poem about Snow White to get started on his book Mirror, Mirror. I secretly (or not so) wish to be a writer (singer & painter too) but have no talent for it. Doesn't stop me from appreciating this gift in others though.

I am a girl who did no wrong
I walked this side of Jesus when I could
I kept an angel in my apron pocket
I do not think it did me any good

“Up from the Moil and Toil” by Emily McPhie

I just adore this painting by one of Greenwich Workshops newest artist (and Mom of 3) Emily McPhie.

I think the title says it all. “Up from the Moil and Toil” I thought so much about it since I first saw it. I had so much to say about it, but now I am not so sure I need to say anything. It just is...really good, so good. I am anxious to hear what all my friends think.

I can totally relate to that beautiful woman on the ladder in her grown-up clothes, daydreaming of all the things she would like to do.

As I try to write this post my 6 year old refuses to go to sleep. It's 10pm...I would really like to have this time to myself, but his lips are chapped and burning, and he can't sleep. So I will tend to him (again) and kiss him some more, tell him I love him, go to sleep my angel boy. please.

Life is just that way, it's not good or bad....it just is. Plain & simple, trying to get the balance right. Give enough love, feather the nest, make everyone cozy.

Check out Emily’s website www.emilymcphie.com and enjoy her incredible talent.

xo
Sheryl

Quote of the Day...

Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.

from Kahlil Gibran

When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you shall find it is only that which has given you sorrow that is giving you joy. When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.


Thanks to two dear friends Kim & Claire, who both helped me keep some much needed perspective today.

Quote of the Day...

From 6 year old son...

”Mom, you have enough fat and meat that if you got shot, you wouldn't die.”

You have to love that kind of honesty...you just don't get that from anyone.

And in the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter and the sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed. —Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet

Quote of the Day...

The place where optimism most flourishes is the lunatic asylum.
Havelock Ellis (1859 - 1939)