Tuesday, 10 April 2012

A-Z Blogging Challenge "I"

Hi and welcome to my site! 
As a very young girl I lived with my paternal grandmother for three formative years. Being an enthusiastic teacher and lover of words, she invariably had quotations written all over the house... literally. On the backs of cupboard doors, on calendars, napkins or wherever she happened to be.  With this in mind I am finding the authors, in alphabetical sequence, of many of her favorite quotations and am adding some of those that are special to my family as well.  Hope you enjoy!





                                                                        "I"



 I love this picture with his children


Robert Green "Bob" Ingersoll (August 11, 1833 – July 21, 1899) was a Civil War veteran,  American political leader, and orator. He was noted for his broad range of culture and his defense of agnosticism He was nicknamed "The Great Agnostic."










Happiness is not a reward - it is a consequence. Suffering is not a punishment - it is a result.

Happiness is the only good. The time to be happy is now. The place to be happy is here. The way to be happy is to make others so.



                                                           Italian Proverb

After the game, the king and the pawn go into the same box.
 



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11 comments:

  1. Kathy10 April 2012 at 04:40

    I like that Italian proverb. Bob Ingersoll gave us food for thought, indeed. This is a great photo with his children.
    Kathy at Oak Lawn Images

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    1. Unknown10 April 2012 at 07:05

      Thanks, Kathy. I too, like that Italian proverb.... again, it's about perspective!

      Patricia, Sugar & Spice & All Things ? Nice

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  2. nutschell10 April 2012 at 10:22

    love that italian proverb!
    Happy A-Zing!
    Nutschell
    www.thewritingnut.com

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    1. Unknown10 April 2012 at 11:27

      Thanks so much.... Happy A-Zing to you as well. I so like meeting new bloggers!!
      Patricia, Sugar & Spice & All Things ? Nice

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  3. Leslie S. Rose10 April 2012 at 10:38

    I really love the second happiness quote. I think we lose sight of that too often.

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  4. Lynn Proctor10 April 2012 at 11:20

    love the king and pawn quote!!

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  5. Monica10 April 2012 at 12:11

    Great post Pat, love the Italian proverb...how true it is!!
    Monica, Older Mommy Still Yummy

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  6. Susan Flett Swiderski10 April 2012 at 12:48

    I love all the quotes you've chosen. (What a super idea for the challenge!) I came a-calling with the A-Z challenge, but am signing on as a follower because I like your positive energy. Nice to meetcha!

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  7. Sharkbytes10 April 2012 at 15:11

    I like the quote about the king and pawn! I'm trying to visit all the A-Z Challenge Blogs this month.

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  8. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan blogger10 April 2012 at 22:58

    Hi there, this is a lovely way of doing the challenge!

    This is me, Duncan D. Horne, visiting you from the A-Z challenge, wishing you all the best throughout April and beyond.

    Duncan In Kuantan

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    1. Unknown11 April 2012 at 06:57

      Well Hello, Duncan D.Horne, nice to meet you as well.Thanks for dropping by. I am on my way to visit you as well.Happy A-Z ing and hope you drop by again.

      Patricia, Sugar & Spice & All Things ? Nice

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