Why, certainly! Don’t know its origin, though. If it IS a famous quote, maybe you could find out by googling it. (If not, maybe my aunt should be famous! LOL!)

Jeanne

I love your aunt’s quote! Sounds like a wise woman, indeed! May I use it in the next edition of Great Quotes?

And to anyone else who has a favorite quote – send them to me and I’ll put them in, too!

Happy birthday and congrats on your new senior consultancy position! That’s great news, and I’m sure you deserve it! Your considerable wisdom has always come through in your posts, and I have no doubt at all that you’ll make an excellent consultant!

Though I’ve had a few yachts come in, still waiting for my ship! I agree that one goal fulfilled often becomes a stepping stone to the next–revealing very clearly the direction of the next step in the journey toward the greater goal.

Many years ago, my aunt wrote these words in my autograph album (when I graduated from grammar school, to be exact), and I’ve never forgotten them: “Don’t wait for your ship to come in. Row out and meet it.” And that seems to fit right in with your philosophy–particularly point 3. Because that’s precisely what keeps you moving steadily–if slowly–forward toward your goal.

Love your blog’s new look…classy…welcoming…relaxing…and…well…the perfect spot for Middle Zone musings!

Cheers!
Jeanne

Actually, it just sorta unfolded… But it turned out rather nicely, don’t you think?

Nice use of framing by the way to give us the news!

Joanna

I’ve veered off course a few times, but in the end I think maybe for good reasons (the time wasn’t right). It also allowed me to chart a different course — a course I’m grateful for (now).

Thanks for the kind regards, Robyn! You inspire me!

So now my curiosity is quenched! Looks like lots of other folks were wondering what you were up to.

All the best in your new consulting position!

As for the ship, well, the Queen Mary would be a bit too high-falutin’ for little ol’ me.