by Claire Gibbs | Apr 13, 2015 | Quote of the Week, Quotes
Today marks what would have been Thomas Jefferson’s 272nd birthday. As our third president, the father of the Declaration of Independence, and the beloved founder of the University of Virginia, it seems only right to pay him homage. “Our greatest happiness...
by Claire Gibbs | Apr 6, 2015 | Quote of the Week, Quotes
It was on this day in 1327 that the Italian sonneteer Petrarch first saw his beloved Laura, during a Holy Week service at the Church of Sainte-Claire d’Avignon. No one has ever been able to prove whether or not Laura really existed, but she was probably...
by Claire Gibbs | Mar 30, 2015 | Quote of the Week, Quotes
“Anybody who writes a book is an optimist. First of all, they think they’re going to finish it. Second, they think somebody’s going to publish it. Third, they think somebody’s going to read it. Fourth, they think somebody’s going to like...
by Claire Gibbs | Mar 23, 2015 | Quote of the Week, Quotes
“When spring came, even the false spring, there were no problems except where to be happiest. The only thing that could spoil a day was people and if you could keep from making engagements, each day had no limits. People were always the limiters of happiness except...
by Claire Gibbs | Mar 9, 2015 | Quote of the Week, Quotes
“A woman is like a teabag – only in hot water do you realize how strong she is.” ― Nancy Reagan, former First Lady of the United States
by Claire Gibbs | Mar 2, 2015 | Quote of the Week, Quotes
March is Women’s History Month, so I thought it best to start out with a quote from an inspiring young woman: “I have the right of education. I have the right to play. I have the right to sing. I have the right to talk. I have the right to go to market. I...
