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Saturday, November 20, 2010

Pilgrims




"They [the Pilgrim Fathers] fell upon an ungenial climate,



where there were nine months of winter, and three months of cold weather,



and that called out the best energies of the men, and of the women too, to get a mere subsistence out of the soil, with such a climate.



In their efforts to do that they cultivated industry and frugality at the same time--which is the real foundation of the greatness of the Pilgrims.

Ulysses S. Grant, Speech at New England Society Dinner [December 22, 1880]



 "The longest part of the journey is said to be the passing of the gate."

Marcus Terentius Varro 116-27 BC

Still true.


A blessing on your journey!
Ciao! for now!

Jacqueline

18 comments:

  1. What a beautiful post. Such color and texture.

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  2. Hi JQ.. Nice timely words... your journey looks long with so many gorgeous suitcases :-))) Great collection! Enjoy the journey!
    Bella

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  3. I LOVE the suitcases and bags!!! Their texture, color, and wear---makes me wonder where they've been, what journeys they've taken. Reminds me of Richard Gere's beautiful, old leather satchel in Nights of Rodanthe. I loved that old thing and Diane Lane's shawls, too!
    Poor Pilgrims--sounds like Oregon! And that quote about starting the journey---yes, getting through the airports these days to begin a journey is way too invasive for me! I'm thinking my journeys will be by car.
    Happy Thanksgiving and journeying to you!
    Kay

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  4. The quote about passing through the gate is so very true. Your traveling companions are just wonderful. I love your stacks of luggage.
    have a perfect weekend!!
    xo,
    Debra

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  5. And that is why you're one of my favorite bloggers. Thanksgiving Blessings to you and those you love.

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  6. Wonderful vignette of vintage luggage and such appropriate words. These photos make me wish I had hung on to all the old suitcases that were in my parent's attic. Happy Journey! ~ Sarah

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  7. Lovely post with beautiful vintage luggage.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  8. Oh boy do i love your suitcases! They are gorgeous.

    Kathy

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  9. Your blog is purely amazing...I'm your newest follower. I love the suitcases...they remind me of the movie "Out of Africa." So dreamy!
    Happy Thanksgiving!
    XO

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  10. WOW! Nice post...LOVE each of those travel cases...

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  11. Love the travel angle!

    P.S. – I’m having a Jeanne d’Arc Living Christmas Giveaway!
    Bisous,
    Sandy @ My Shabby Streamside Studio
    http://myshabbystreamsidestudio.blogspot.com/


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  12. That is an awesome post!!! Thanks for dropping by my blog and leaving your great comment.

    Happy Sunday to you.

    Cheers Tracy

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  13. I am so in love with your blog I could faint. *thud*
    So beautiful and I am your new follower. Deb=^..^=x5 Ottawa, Canada

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  14. Love the three suitcases! Look so pretty stacked like that.
    Brenda

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  15. Hello again, love this post - love the quotes and most especially your vintage suitcase collection - marvelous!
    Kathy

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  16. Wonderful luggage. I also love this post very nicely written. HUGS MARY

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  17. These are so lovely! Actually found you off a different blog party post, but had to scroll down and look at some of the other great posts.

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