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Women’s Words

April 1, 2017 by still a dreamer

I reached for a pocketed folder on my office bookcase and heard a small crash. I looked down and it was a little volume titled Great “Quotes” from Great Women!

I hadn’t looked at this in quite some time, but I am never one to ignore books jumping off a shelf! I always assume events like these are the Universe’s way of pointing out something to me, even if just to slow down my workday and take a look. I had a business meeting coming up and wanted to get all my ducks in a row, but then there was this.

I picked this little collection up back in 1984. It is dedicated to “all the great women whose words have motivated, inspired and brought tears and laughter into our lives.” I suspect were this book published today it would be greatly expanded.

Those quoted are a cross section of women in politics or whose husbands were in politics, leaders, authors, actresses, singers, even comediennes. One of my favorite quotes is by Elaine Boosler, “I’m just a person trapped inside a woman’s body.”

My little break of inspiration was much needed when this book landed on the floor. I’m still smiling as I think of it. I hope these few quotes do the same for you. Here’s another, this one from Edith Armstrong: “I keep the telephone of my mind open to peace, harmony, health, love and abundance. Then whenever doubt, anxiety or fear try to call me, they keep getting a busy signal and soon they’ll forget my number.”

Now why my little Jazzy, you may ask? Well, first, because I can. And second, because that peaceful repose is a reminder to be sure to take in some sun and some time to relax whenever you can. I accept that as her inspirational contribution to the post, as it’s always great advice.

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  1. on April 1, 2017 at 1:30 pm Lavinia Ross

    Jeanne, I am glad the book jumped off the shelf and got your attention! Thank you for sharing it with your readers. Those are wonderful quotes!

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    • on April 1, 2017 at 4:08 pm still a dreamer

      I figured the book may possibly have had more than just me in mind, so I’m glad you enjoyed it, too! 😀

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  2. on April 3, 2017 at 11:55 am Andrea Stephenson

    Great quotes Jeanne, I’m sure it was just what you needed at the time – and Jazzy’s ‘quote’ is very wise too 🙂

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    • on April 6, 2017 at 12:42 pm still a dreamer

      Glad you liked them! And, as you know, our animals always have their own special contribution to our lives.

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  3. on April 6, 2017 at 5:50 pm home, garden, life

    Jazzy’s coat is so shiny it nearly blinds me! What do you feed this precious feline? Happy spring…peonies are growing 6″ per night here. Daffs are outstanding yet temps may fall into the 30’s again tomorrow night…enough of deep cold!
    Tell Jazzy how pretty she is…and a rub too. Diane

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    • on April 7, 2017 at 10:32 am still a dreamer

      Hi Diane! Jazzy gets only holistic food with no by-products and added junk. Currently her dry food is Taste of the Wild, grain free, the trout and salmon flavor. Then she gets a petite breakfast and dinner of a really good quality canned food. I hate to admit it, but that coat is not even from me brushing her all that often! I will certainly give my girl some extra attention from Aunt Diane. 🙂
      Spring is doing what it does here … for flowers I see daffs and crocus, but only tulip leaves, many frost damaged. And tomorrow night it’ll be going down to 35˚ again. At least not freezing. We’re getting there! Happy Spring to you, too! Jeanne

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  4. on June 6, 2017 at 11:57 pm Gina Profess and Affirm

    Such a great post to enjoy once again. That Edith Armstrong quote is incredible. Well they all are. Great choices to share! And the photo of your Jazzy cat in the sunbeam… so sweet!

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    • on June 7, 2017 at 11:18 am still a dreamer

      I could have actually picked almost any to share and they would be appreciated – they were all really quite good. I loved that one you mentioned, too. And we have to remember, should the doubt, anxiety and fear get through, we can always hang up! Ha!

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