Tag Archives: Winston Churchill

Perseverance, a Persistent Word.

Posted on April 10, 2019 by

 Perseverance is a noun, meaning, to do something despite delay in reaching a personal goal. Tenacity, diligence, dedication…to be relentless and single-minded…having determination and staying power. It reminds me of a friend’s email address…dedicated always. To have tunnel vision regardless … Continue reading →

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Why I Read

Posted on November 17, 2015 by

I just finished a book of New Yorker profiles by John Lahr called Show and Tell (2000).  They were no more than 40 pages long, more like 30 ranging from Woody Allen to Frank Sinatra, David Mamet and Bob Hope … Continue reading →

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On The Books

Posted on April 10, 2014 by

I just finished a book called Darling Monster…a collection of intimate correspondence Lady Diana Manners Cooper wrote to her only son, John Julius (now 85), between the years 1939-1952    beautifully edited by him. It was given to me by … Continue reading →

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The Imperfect Susannah B.

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

As you know I write every day no matter what else is going on in my life. It brings me lots of joy. That said, I’m always mortified whenever I make a mistake. In Monday’s post I spelled the word … Continue reading →

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