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Time to change?



"I thought I could change the world.

It took me a hundred years to figure out

 I can't change the world.

I can only change Bessie.

And, honey, that ain't easy either."


-- Annie Elizabeth "Bessie" Delaney, at 104


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Jennifer Griffin-Wiesner said…
What a wonderful quote. :-)
May 27, 2009 at 7:20 AM
Unknown said…
But who would want to change Bessie...:>) and by the way,...
Tag--You're IT!!! (imagine the sound of footsteps running away...) I've tagged you for a meme over at my place to do IF and WHEN you have time, IF and WHEN you feel like it. Enjoy your day and thank you for your visits and comments over my way:>)
May 27, 2009 at 8:06 AM
ellen abbott said…
Boy, ain't that the truth. the only thing we can change is ourselves and we really want to have to do it.
May 27, 2009 at 9:01 AM
~ ennui ~ said…
simply put and so true!
p.s.
Thanks for the healing comment- I'm feeling much better today ;)
May 27, 2009 at 10:47 AM
Erin Davis said…
So, so true. And love the little bug in the picture.
May 27, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Pyzahn said…
Yes, that Bessie is a wise woman indeed.
May 27, 2009 at 10:23 PM
Kathleen said…
All: I'm embarrassed to say that I did not know of Bessie till I found her quote and did a little research. She was amazing--and wise!

DBSO-So now I'm obsessing--in a good way! Fun! Answers coming soon. Thanks!

~ennui~: So glad to hear you're on the mend

Ellen: Yep, and I'm beginning to think I can't even do it myself. I dare my change have more to do with following guidance from The Great Unknowable than anything I attempt to do myself!
May 29, 2009 at 12:39 AM
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