Why Spend Even One Day Searching For Someone Else When It Could Take A Lifetime To Find Yourself?

The Song (1907). William Merritt Chase (American, 1849-1916). Oil on canvas. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.

The woman in white perhaps has been working diligently at the table covered with books and papers. The piano music and song from her companion has moved her. She pushes back from her work, put her head down to listen, and receives a pleasant respite from her labours.

Eventually you’ll end up where you need to be, with who you’re meant to be with, and doing what you should be doing. Patience is the key.

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A narrow table fits nicely into this windowed bump-out. 

My first love showed me everything I couldn’t live without. He also showed me everything I would never tolerate, ever again.

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My child: Who became President after Obama?

Me:

King Amanullah Khan of Afghanistan (ruled 1919-1929) once gave a public speech in which he said “Islam did not require women to cover their bodies or wear any special kind of veil”. At the conclusion of the speech, to the amazement of those present, Queen Soraya tore off her veil in public.

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