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The Mystery of the Divine
“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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Tagged book quote, courage, JM Coetzee, quote, Relationships, truth
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The Heart Throws No Fish Back In The River
“Love, my mother believed, was the only specific for true beauty—an abundance of it could make a woman who was as plain as zwieback go into the streets smiling, with her head high and her shoulders back, and a dearth … Continue reading
Posted in Love and Marriage Quotes
Tagged beauty, book quote, heart, interesting life, Kaye Gibbons, love, nourishing the soul, strong woman
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A Good Hat Has An Idea
” All the sisters had what was called a hat face. They looked good in hats, knew how to put them on. You can give a beautiful hat to a beautiful woman, but if she doesn’t know how to wear … Continue reading
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Tagged attitude, book quote, Patricia Volk, Siren, strong woman, Stuffed, vintage, vintage hats
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Time is a Finger Snap
Several years back my mom and I went on a wonderful trip to the south. We explored Savannah and Charleston and made a special detour to explore the charming little town of Beaufort, South Carolina, just because one of my … Continue reading
