August 2009 – Page 2 – A Half Hour a Day

Coming in September…a new challenge.

“Most of life is routine – dull and grubby, but routine is the momentum that keeps a man going. If you wait for inspiration you’ll be standing on the corner after the parade is a mile down the street.” -Ben Nicholas

“We should be taught not to wait for inspiration to start a thing. Action always generates inspiration. Inspiration seldom generates action.” -Frank Tibolt

“Just as appetite comes by eating, so work brings inspiration, if inspiration is not discernible at the beginning.” -Igor Stravinsky

“You can’t wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club.” -Jack London

“Technique is what you fall back on when you run out of inspiration.” -Rudolf Nureyev

*cue epic music*

I will take the last weeks of August to enjoy being a schlump, and then I will begin my quest for inspiration through persperation. Anyone care to join me?

Addendum: And whilst we’re waxing philosophical, a group of articles to read through and ponder…have I fallen into this trap? Have you?

So, last Saturday we were invited to spend the day at a lovely camp on Lake George. We have known this family for a number of years, he being our dentist, and she being a fellow homeroom helper. Their oldest child and my Little Girl were in Kindergarten together…Dentist’s sister is my Mom and Dad’s neighbor…the connections go on and on. But we have never gotten together as two families…we are so glad we did! We all clicked immediately, and I think I may have found a long lost sister in C.! Big Girl said, “You and her are so alike it’s spooky Mom!” The kids enjoyed swimming, and tubing, the adults enjoyed relaxing and eating (of course), and we ended the day with an after-dinner boat ride as the sun was setting over the hills. An excellent day!

Here are a few photos…Zan took most of them, so I can’t take all the credit!

A view of the Lac Du Saint Sacrement…