I know a little girl,whose hair in ringletsfalls, unkempt from lackof brushing; who standswhen she should be sitting;who laughs with defiance whenchallenged, her dark eyes gleamingwith mischief; who holds her chin uphigh and stamps her feet, arms foldedin protest when she does not get her way. I see that little girl,have watched her play,with a […]
Ask me how I’m doingand I’ll say “fine”, notbecause I’m actually fine,but because “fine” is the onlysocially acceptable response. If I said that I have been lyinghere, for three hours now,willing my body to move,that would elicit unsolicitedadvice and tarnish my “fine”. I’d berate myself for breakingmy promise not to moan,knowing that complainingprovokes a compulsive […]
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One Woman's Quest II 
What a fabulous quote and a stunning image.
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Thanks Eugi!
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Most welcome, VJ!
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Ooh, I love what you’ve done with the quote and your image!!
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😊😘
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Yes, that day comes… beautiful, VJ!
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Thanks Wynne
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Nice work, VJ. I just copied that quote into a blank journal I am preparing for my daughter’s birthday (an annual endeavor I enjoy) I remember seeing Anais Nin speak in Montreal in the 70’s. She was an inspiring voice for me. The art suits the quote so well!
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Amazing you got to see her. I used to do journals for my children too. A wonderful keepsake.
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Oh lovely, thanks for sharing that quote and love what you did with the image.
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Thanks Heather.
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You’re welcome.
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Indeed!
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😊
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