Tilting at Windmills: Just a quick check in

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Just a quick check in

I made 10 envelopes this afternoon in a short period of time. The hardest, and longest, part was picking out patterned paper to sort of go with the cards- I only have one stack of paper down here. Then I worked on housecleaning, then I finished a book.

Well, the house is all clean and straightened up, my friend should be on her way by now, and I'm off to take a quick shower.

Then it'll be time to relax, have a drink, nibble on snacks, play with all my toys and ENJOY!!

1 comment:

Lee said...: Have fun Teresa!!!! Can't wait to hear about the fun visit with your friend!!; July 18, 2008 at 2:53 AM

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Why "Tilting at Windmills"?

When I started this blog in October 2007, there was a story here about my connection to "Tilting With Windmills". Much of what was in that post no longer applies. Much other of it still does. So, here's the story.

When I was graduating from high school, more than 40 years ago, a group of my friend presented me with a print of Picasso's Don Quixote. They said it reminded me of them.

I get upset when things are wrong, even though getting upset cannot fix them. I dislike people who are cruel or petty or self-serving, and am frustrated that I cannot change them. I fight a daily battle with my health, although I know that every new day is another battle. I have a husband and close friends who support me, even when what I want or believe seems crazy.

So, the comparison with Don Quixote is perhaps an apt one. The story encourages me to take on the battles I see, even the hopeless ones. It reminds me to try to see the best in people. It comforts me that, in the end, even if my actions are futile, they are not meaningless.

I mean to try to continue "to dream the impossible dream".