Nehemiah 4:14-16

"After I looked things over, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people, “Don’t be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your families, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes.” When our enemies heard that we were aware of their plot and that God had frustrated it, we all returned to the wall, each to our own work. From that day on, half of my men did the work, while the other half were equipped with spears, shields, bows and armor. The officers posted themselves behind all the people of Judah..."

-- A Victorian Cowgirl

Pardon my Words...

We have so much time and so little to do. Strike that, reverse it.

~Roald Dahl (1916 - 1990), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

This first day of June...

"What is one to say about June, the time of perfect young summer, the fulfillment of the promise of the earlier months, and with as yet no sign to remind one that it's fresh young beauty will ever fade." - Gertrude Jekyll

...as found in Bliss Victoria Magazine May/June 2011

Hats, Hats...

"If a woman rebels against high heeled shoes, she should take care to do it in a very smart hat." ~ George Bernard Shaw


"We just know inside that we're queens. And these are the crowns we wear." ~ Felecia McMillan

-- A Victorian Cowgirl

Swoon!!

I have spent my morning between emailing, cutting the pattern for my Christmas Gown, and watching/listening to the 2005 version of Pride & Prejudice as I go along...

When I got towards the end and heard Darcy's simple words
 "You have bewitched me body and soul, and I love.. I love.. I love you!" 

I couldn't think of any better way to say it.

"Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them."

-- William Shakespeare