Tilting at Windmills: I love awards- even when they're not for me!

I know my online, never-met-in-person, blogging friend Shirley doesn't want any more awards for her blog. Well, she isn't getting one here!

What she *is* getting is an award for MY blog- for being my MOST faithful and supportive commenter.

I know that virtually every post I put up will have something on it from Shirley. It makes a blogger feel good to know that someone is paying attention. So, THANKS, Shirley!

I have to also give this award to Etha and Suzanne, who also visit all the time and post very often. They are both really encouraging.

Suzanne is a Flybaby friend and we have quilting as well as papercrafts in common also. Etha is my long-time crafting mentor and incredibly talented!

I really, REALLY appreciate everyone who reads here whether you comment or not. I hope you will continue to do so. And, in the meantime, check out the fabulous blogs of the 3 ladies listed above- you'll be glad you did!

Time to lay out tomorrow's clothes and get ready for a LONG work week.

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".

3 comments:

Suzanne said...: Gee Thanks! I love stopping by!; February 15, 2009 at 11:09 PM
Shirley said...: Thank you so much!! It is so easy to do because your blog is like walking into a warm livingroom of a friend. Thank you again. I am honored. and of course I am going to pass this on. It is really a lovely award and pretty too!; February 16, 2009 at 5:17 PM
Suzanne said...: Hi Buddy! Stop by my BLOG some time and pick up an award I have for you!; February 18, 2009 at 8:09 PM