Image by albyper via FlickrAnd then, all of a sudden, in the course of just 24 hours, it lifted.
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I decided at 56-1/2 years of age that I would like to have been called all my life simply by one name, like Colette. I would like to have had one name that was mine, that fit me, that never changed. That's me: Sutton. And this is my place.
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"Time and trouble will tame an advanced young woman, but an advanced old woman is uncontrollable by any earthly force."
---------- Dorothy L. Sayers
---------- Dorothy L. Sayers
(Except maybe for her goddamn brassiere.)
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"Women, when they are old enough to have done with the business of being women, and can let loose their strength, must be the most powerful creatures in the world."
Isak Dinesen
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"Dear Adrienne:
I'm calling you up tonight as I might call up a friend as I might call up a ghost to ask what you intend to do with the rest of your life. . . not all of them will love you whichever way you choose."
I'm calling you up tonight as I might call up a friend as I might call up a ghost to ask what you intend to do with the rest of your life. . . not all of them will love you whichever way you choose."
Adrienne Rich
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1 comment:
New to your site, and delighted you visited mine. I love your Isak Dineson quote - and think it's very true. If only we could let loose sooner. . .
The funk. Yes. It comes in all colors doesn't it. And when it lifts, they all seem to brighten.
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