Category Archives: truth and courage quotes

The Mystery of the Divine

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Lynette

“Her eyes rest on his, or his on hers.  Green-flecked.  He feels a tug.  A continent still unexplored and he about to leave! A pang, a tiny pang of loss, shoots through him.  Pain not without pleasure, like certain grades … Continue reading →

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Hillary Wrote Me a Letter

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Lynette

And here it is.  I thought what she had to say was so profound…I had to share it.   Lynette — On Sunday, Americans woke up to a nightmare: Another act of terrorism in a place no one expected it, … Continue reading →

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Rise Up Everyone and keep Rising

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Lynette

This is one of my very favorite Facebook posts EVER. This. THIS. As my muscles ache after a long day at the show…..THIS. As I watch and admire my 80-year-old mother still make plans and have such a spritely energetic … Continue reading →

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We Launch From Porlock!

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Lynette

“James drove us to Porlock Weir, a snug harbor with tearoom and seaside hotel, about ten miles from Lynmouth.  A few tour buses stop next to the Old Ship Inn, for Porlock is a local attraction.  A famous sea rescue … Continue reading →

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She Had That Rare Gift

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Lynette

“He followed her obediently and it occurred to him as they crossed the room that she had that rare gift, so rare that he had some difficulty remembering that it was only a gift, of being able to talk directly … Continue reading →

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Ordinary Life is Laced with Miracles

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Lynette

“Ordinary life was laced with miracles, I knew that, had read enough poetry to understand that we are elevated with the knowing, and yet it was difficult to notice and be grateful when one was continually fatigued and irritated.  I … Continue reading →

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Bravery Could Emerge in Tiny Doses

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Lynette

“She didn’t want to be noticed.  It suddenly struck her what an advantage that might have given her, if, like Primo Levi, she’d been taken to Auschwitz.  It was good not to attract attention.  She had no skills that might … Continue reading →

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Each of Us is Born With a Box of Matches Inside Us

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Lynette

“As you can see, within our bodies each of us has the elements needed to produce phosphorus.  And let me tell you something I’ve never told a soul.  My grandmother had a very interesting theory:  She said that each of … Continue reading →

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So Far We May Be Willing To Go

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Lynette

“For there were limits around our minds which sometimes we chose to set, not because we could not see but because we preferred not to see.  So far we may be willing to go: we know what to expect.  But … Continue reading →

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In Their Hearts They Remained Perfectible

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Lynette

“A few yards down the trench Jack Firebrace was sitting on the firestep with a cup of tea.  He was regaining his strength after six hours underground.  His thoughts turned towards home.  Eight-and-a-half years earlier, when his wife had given … Continue reading →

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