Jenny Brown's World: December 2008

Saturday, December 27, 2008

Hi everyone!

This is an attempt to do something on the computer other than use a search engine or read e-mail. My daughter has a blog and she does an amazing job of posting pictures and information just about on a daily basis. I love to see what's going on with little Emma - my grandbaby! My life won't be nearly as interesting as watching that baby grow up but some of you might like to see what's going on with my horses and the restoration of the old house. So, bear with me and I'll do my best...

Desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and haste, And remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly & clearly; and listen to others, even the dull & ignorant; they too have their story.

Avoid loud & aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain & bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing future of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself.

Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity & disenchantment it is perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue & loneliness. Beyond wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees & the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labours & aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery & broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

The Grandmother Principles

1. The grandmother way is the easiest way.
2. Grandmothers already have tenure.
3. Everything comes to an end eventually.
4. A grandmother is a safe haven.
5. There’s nothing so simple that you cannot make it complicated if you really try.
6. The most powerful way to teach is by example.
7. People with real clout don’t have to throw their weight around.
8. Grandmothers don’t have to be politically correct.
9. When getting somebody else to do a task is more work than just doing it yourself, do it yourself.
10. Most arguments are about who is in charge.
11. It’s always safe to talk to a grandmother.
12. Grandmothers delegate.
13. A grandmother is not a quarterback.
14. Somebody has to be the grownup.
15. No sickness or injury is so bad that panic can’t make it a lot worse.
16. There are secret stories that only grandmothers should know.
17. It will be finished when it’s finished.
18. Grandmothers plan for the long haul.
19. If it can’t be done one way, it can be done some other way.
20. After you give people something, it belongs to them.
21. For grandmothers, the light doesn’t have to be perfect.

Jenny Brown's World

Saturday, December 27, 2008

Hi everyone!

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