misc quotes

Oddly, all my friends seem to think I've been naughty this year. I can't imagine why! I mean, I have behaved just like the imp I am all the time. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

My next plot to conquer the world - psychedelic crochet flowers in a pretend Irish crochet. No one will ever suspect! muhahahaha ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

"Indecorous behavior" is the official word for what exactly? Out-drinking the Russians, womanizing, rude actions/words, uhm, sounds pretty much business as usual in certain circles. Oh, yes, there is that bit about overseeing all the US arsenal of intercontinental missiles while out-drinking the Russians. But, shoot, we like a bit of danger in world annihilation. So now the 2 star general gets to be a special assistant to the commander of Space Command. Somehow I'm not feeling safer yet, but then again, I didn't feel more endangered before knowing this. Curiosity almost makes me want to guess what really happened. Almost. It is politics & who exactly did he try to "fist?" See? I really don't have that much curiosity. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

You are like the first snow of winter - gentle, soft, yet full of promise. You are like the big snowfall that covers everything in white garments & gives the whole area a magical hush of purity & cleanliness. You are like the magic of the chilled nose touched by the north wind & a bit of frosty snowflakes that brings joy & playfulness to all us animals. Come, Beloved, let's frolic & make glad our hearts in the winter's joyful offering. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

"Bride and Boom!" is a despicable, callous, cruel, evil mockery of the good we say we hold dear. No matter how many times Murdoch uses this headline, it is sickening each time. To murder a wedding party by drone in a distant land, a party consisting of people we've been trained to hate, is made even more heinous by inviting jeering of the murder victims. Enough! ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

I made a friend sad earlier. I was telling about a bit of the, as of today's medical science's opinion, incurable part of my health. When asked if I were waiting for medical help now, I simply said that I am waiting to die but will continue living as fully as possible in the meantime & that I won't go one second before it is my time. It is the simple truth. I have been told almost all of my 54, almost 55 years on this planet that my demise was soon. At this rate of soon, I'll be around to see the year 2525. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

Don't be afraid to love me. Just love me with all your heart. My love is strong. Let your heart hold me. Forever is just a start. My heart's where you belong. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

My hope is within me. My joy is in me, too. My peace is deep within me & enough to see me thru. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

One of my great pleasures was to go out into the very cold, snowy day or night & just sit enjoying the brisk, crisp, solemn joy of the winter. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

When asked what I would regret if this were my last night alive, I quickly replied "All the people, species, places I did not yet get to love in person." ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

There are many violent, ugly, deeply evil things in our world that we all know about & all pretend we don't. We all benefit from these evil things & so don't want to know. We esp. don't want anyone to make us look at them because then we cannot pretend we don't know. So what do we bad primates do? We hate & try to destroy the very one(s) who would try to free us or help us. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

How many people have you seen incinerated by a Hellfire missile? Have you seen what the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Predator and Reaper program -- aka drones -- do to human & non-human bodies? Have you even seen the results of bombs, explosives of any kind, gunfire, or basic tools of warfare on the bodies of those around you? Did you know that for many targets are too blurred or pixelated to see clearly who or what the target is truly? Have you lost a limb or a landmine imbedded in your backyard? Has a neighbor child? If you can say no to any or all of these, consider yourself blessed indeed & fight like hell to stop it happening to someone else's child, neighbor, grandparent... And if you are financially benefiting from these programs, please go experience them for yourself first before sending other people's loved ones into harm's way. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

Strategy is so important in figuring out the devilishly precise puzzles, or even the more frustratingly imprecise ones, & cryptic, dangerous ploys in the funny house of distorted mirrors filled with smoke & poisonous traps so loved by the enemies of Life. Love & emotional support are vital, even critical, for us, the puzzle masters & chief strategists in our lives, as we continue our activism & our advocacy for a world not just safe for us, but for ALL Life. Even for the enemies of Life? Yes, if these can be rehabilitated somehow or at least contained where no further harm to Life can happen. These enemies are not just or maybe even primarily external. That is a big trap in itself. But, with clear channels for Love, Life will find a way & flourish. Meanwhile, we must work diligently, tirelessly to bring love in as many clear, even when hidden, ways. Love is not defeated & is forever. Act in as wise & clever a manner as the serpent does but with the innocence of doves as you make the straight paths safer for ALL. This is the heart cry of the warrior / warrioress for Life & for Love. May we all be that warrior / warrioress. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

Rut roh. Somebody's in trouble now. I was called a princess. A Princess! Not even a Queen. No. A Princess. Pffffft. I am THE Evil Empress of the Universe, minion. You may call me Your Royal Awefulness. Princess. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

Is there anything more satisfying than a vine ripened tomato or dark, fresh leafy greens from your own garden? Is there anything more soul nourishing than looking at the deep green, dark depths of a forest or a field of flowers? Is there a more joyous sound than a babbling brook or a chorus of frogs & crickets? So much wonder to enjoy all around us. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

Love gives us strength when we are weak. It gives us hope when we are discouraged. Love gives us comfort when we grieve. It gives us courage to keep trying even when the way seems impossible. Love shows compassion when we've fallen. It lifts us up so we can go on. With wings of heart, I soar because you loved me. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

I am not a beauty nor a Barbie. I am an aging, larger, struggling to heal & move again, real woman. Many would find me not so attractive outwardly, but it would be hard to find more beauty in this broken body. It has withstood so much & is still here, doing its job faithfully. This is true beauty, imho. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

Maybe the reason I am still here despite all is not so much that I need to be here or that I am of a warrioress type of spirit. Maybe, just maybe I am still here against all odds is because someone(s) still need me here. Maybe just the fact I exist gives someone(s) hope, love, or joy. Maybe the fact of my life is the message. Maybe this is also true for you as well. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

A crisp undercurrent on the wind, the turning of leaves to tapestry of color, a darkening now very noticable to the days on the mountain mean apple cider, apple butter, relishes ... harvest. Joy in the bittersweet time of aching joints, allergies, the twilight of life. All magical. A dance. Lifting my heart to fly, I sing my dance of life, of love. Dance with me. Love me. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

I know I am too exhausted or need glasses when I read a comment here by a friend that says "have a good day" as "have a good lay." I am only claiming tiredness or old-age vision, gang. It's really NOT what you might be thinking otherwise. MmHmm!  ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

On dewy prisms spreading tiny rainbows among the grasses, dandelions, & other wildflowers in the pasture on the mountain, the sun sparkles even the leaves on the trees & reminds me of hope, of love, & of the beauty all around all the time. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

You came into my life & heart & planted wonderful gifts & seeds of good gifts to be born continuously thru my life. May my own gifts & seeds of gifts in your life & heart be only good ones, blessings to you & those you touch. Even if we never see each other again or maybe even never face-to-face, know that you are treasured forever in my heart. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

I refuse to live in fear: Feel the fear, & take all safety precautions & think through all concerns - wisdom! But, I refuse to let fear rule my heart & decisions. I refuse to help destroy myself by living fearfully, cowering before potential harm. No, I intend to be me & to do all I can to convert potential enemies into real friends. Join me? ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

So often wannabes, charlatans, frauds of all kinds do hitch onto a cause to make a name, money, power, etc. It is one of the despicable things about our species. Trouble is... too many of our species will fall for the fake "messiahs" without much thinking or checking involved. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

The foggy dew rests on the quickly greening mountain as birds chirp, cats prowl, & little furry creatures scurry here & there. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

When asked if I am as sexy & exciting as I appear to be, I said sure! I am alive, breathing, & female. What more could anyone ask for? I somehow think this was not the answer that was expected. hehehe ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

When I am most upset & emotional, I need nature. My heart must see and listen to the deep places within the wind, the water, the trees... & know it is not alone. All is still. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

Maybe it's the pain levels. Maybe it's the exhaustion. Or, maybe it's the moon. BUT, I am ROFL because a man just unfriended me but could not resist telling me the reason (I said no.) -- because I am a heartless, cold-blooded b*tch who wouldn't know what sex is if I had a manual. I simply said... manual... that's a hand, right?  ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

Let me plant flowers even where I will never smell their fragrance, trees even where I will never enjoy their shade, love even where I will never know even a hug back. Let me leave something alive and beautiful wherever I go, wherever I am. A simple act of kindness & love can bring such healing even if I never see it. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

Breath is Spirit is Life. It would be wonderful if each breath could be free & easy, but even if each one must be a titanic struggle, it still will be done. Life finds a way until the end. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

The world needed me just as me, so I will be the best me I can be by just being me. I don't know how to be anyone else, so I'll be me by default & by choice. The world needed you just as you, too, & even if nobody else cares, I do. I like you as you. Shall we be us together now? ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

When sadness like a shroud enveils my heart & difficulties besiege my mind, I trudge along or rest a while before methodically continuing onward with Life, bit by bit until the time is done. Sometimes it is the courage simply to continue to breathe that makes a character, I think. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

Oh dear, the imp is being particularly naughty today. A request (made without warning or even introduction) was made for a current pic of me because the requester was sure I must be very beautiful & sexy... oh yeah mm hmm I sure am... female, still breathing... yep yep yep very sexy. Usually I ignore all such solicitations & block the requester. The imp rarely takes prisoners... the dragon is even worse about just burning the invaders. But, this one got off easy - the imp decided to send a stick pic with wild hair & the tongue stuck out 1st & then merrily blocked the requester. All in a day's work, eh? ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

Well, all right-y then. I was asked if I had a New Year's resolution, which is a tradition I have not taken up these past 5+ decades, but who's counting, right? I resolve to continue trying my best to keep breathing as long as possible because I am very addicted to oxygen & not ready to give up this habit just yet. End of list... all other efforts this coming year are purely bonus points. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

And so the government wants to tap our phones, record our conversations in public places (like on the bus, the train, etc.,) read our emails, & whatever other mischief of noisiness that can be imagined. Unless the drone assigned to monitor me is mechanical only & only visits my FB wall, I fear I am not doing my duty to keep the drone fully employed since I spend most of my time in silent thought... except when singing - either solo or in harmony with the dog and/or the cat. Since I have been mostly quiet for 5 decades now (ask my former classmates on here to verify my tendency to be quiet LOL,) I doubt I will find it in me to become extremely talkative too soon. Now if they ever discover how to tap my thinking, they'd best be about it soon before I forget how. hehehe ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw

One of the most frightening of all the many frightening words is the word inoperable. More scary words include "there's nothing more we can do." For those who are helping & caretaking, God bless you. If ever I could truly have a magic wand to make things better, this would be one of those times I would like to choose. All I have to offer, though, is my love, what prayerful energies as are here to me, & the hugging by my heart from one who does care deeply. *hug* ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw