It is foolish to pretend that one is fully recovered from a disappointed passion. Such wounds always leave a scar. ― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882)

If we could read the secret history of our enemies we should find in each man's life sorrow and suffering enough to disarm all hostility. ― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882)

Every man has his secret sorrows which the world knows not; and often times we call a man cold when he is only sad. ― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882)

In this world a man must either be anvil or hammer. ― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882)

Perseverance is a great element of success. If you only knock long enough and loud enough at the gate, you are sure to wake up somebody. ― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882)

It takes less time to do a thing right, than it does to explain why you did it wrong. ― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882)

A single conversation across the table with a wise man is better than ten years mere study of books. ― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882)

Into each life some rain must fall. ― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882)

“A Bitter Pill”

It is a bitter pill to swallow when I see the pain on people’s face as they go through this devastation~ The pill was past bitter when I woke up this morning, turned on the television and the distraught voice of a woman as she said, “Where are our elected officials?” I shouted, “Preparing for the New York Marathon!”

“Threatening Dangerous Horrible”

Oh Dearest God, I feel blessed to see another day~ Turned on the TV and the heartache for so many is still present~ Sandy was threatening, dangerous and horrible~ She left a surreal, bewildered and downhearted feeling to so many~ I pray that today is a better day than yesterday for all~ For them to get strength and courage to face the days ahead~