THe QuIEt RoOm

Psalm 84:6
"As they pass through the valley of Baca,
they make it a place of springs;
the autumn rains also cover it with pools.

The Hebrew meaning of Baca is weeping or tears.
Baca or Mulberry trees have leaves that distill fluid that resemble tears in size and appearance.

La Maison, No 2 PARIS

"A friend loves at all times,
And a brother is born for
adversity."
Proverbs 17:17

Eskdale

"Nothing in the affairs of men is worthy of great anxiety."
Plato (c. 429-347 BC)

Eskdale in the Afternoon

"Blessed is he who considers the poor;
The Lord will deliver him in time of trouble."
Psalm 41:1

La Signora

"It's not your salary that makes you rich, it's your spending habits." Charles A Jaffe

"Not that I speak in regard to
need, for I have learned in what-
ever state I am, to be content."
Philippians 4:11

Purple Trumpets

"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go:
I will guide you with My eye."
Psalm 32:8

The Bay Window

""The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles
of the righteous: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly."
Psalm 118:15

The Bay Window in Eskdale (practise)

"It is said the least stimulating people tend to speak most about other people.
More interesting are those who talk about events.
Most engaging are those who focus on ideas and concepts.
Article by Michael Short; "Let's Talk", The Age newspaper, April 2nd, 2012

"Out of everything in life, probably the main things for a satisfying and fulfilling life is the relationships
that you have and what sort of fulfillment you give and you get. " Louise Howland from the same article.

Howland also cites a U.S. survey of high achievers that found the only common denominator was they had all spent a lot of time having conversations around the family dinner table.

"For His eyes are upon the ways of man, and He seeth all his goings."
jOB 33;21