English: The old stone tower in Touro Park, Newport, Rhode Island, circa 1894. Quote from original caption: “The most casual study of the photograph leads one to wonder why, if the tower was built for military purposes, the large arches were left open at its base”… (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragements, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak.” ~ Thomas Carlyle

Dear Lovely Readers,

I am sorry that I didn’t post Quote Tuesday and that I am unable to post today. Lucky me, I’ve been in the hospital for an emergency appendectomy, so I am rather out of it. (It took me an hour to write this super brief post.) I like to take the time to find a quote and creative writing that I think you will appreciate and I am unable to do that this week. I will return on Tuesday bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, ready to post. Take care of yourselves and have a great weekend.

Blessings, Lydia