A small tribute to a beautiful woman
   Lyn Bailey died far too young.
   Here are some images of her with Quentin in Geelong nearly twenty years ago. 
   To me  they show the grace, beauty and love that made her Lyn Bailey.
  

    Lyn Bailey - Going Home
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Ralf Waldo Emerson

    To laugh often and much;
    to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children;
    to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends;
    to appreciate beauty;
    to find the best in others;
    to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition;
    to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived.

    This is to have succeeded.

Madame Chiang Kai-Shek

    We write our own destiny ... we become what we do

Bhagavad Gita

    There was never a time when I did not exist, nor you.
    Nor will there be any future in which we shall cease to be.

I Never Was To Africa (Ferron)

    If you're ever sitting where the rushes grow
    Or you catch a red rose bloom
    Or if you're ever standing where a raging river flows
    And you feel yourself a lonesome tune
    That's right it's me again
    Right by your side
    And you can yell out through the wind "She's mine"
    And 'tho the wind might wail it will not cry
    It will say "She always was and so am I"

    I never was to Africa 'tho it comes up in my dreams
    And we never got our hearts in tune
    If time is what it seems
    But maybe when you're with someone
    who you understand
    And you tell them "I love you"
    Well maybe I'll be with someone and I'll take their hand
    And I'll say "I love you too"

    And if I'm ever where the rushes grow
    Or I catch a red rose bloom
    Or if I'm ever standing where a raging river flows
    And I feel myself a lonesome tune
    I'll know it's you again right by my side
    And I'll yell out through the wind "She's mine"
    And while the wind might wail it will not cry
    It will say "She always was ... and so am I"

From far ... from eve and morning (A. E. Housman 1859–1936)

    From far ... from eve and morning
    And yon twelve winded sky
    The stuff of life, to knit me, blew hither ... here am I

    Now, for a breath, I tarry
    Nor yet disperse apart
    Take my hand quick .. and tell me
    What have you in your heart.

    Speak now, and I will answer;   
    How shall I help you, say;
    Ere to the wind’s twelve quarters   
    I take my endless way.


The Star Spangled Banner
by Francis Scott Key (1780-1843)

    O' say can you see, by the dawn's early light,
    What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?
    Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight,
    O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?
    And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
    Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
    O' say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave
    O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?


    Josh Groban - Star Spangled Banner (Superbowl)
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Suggestions on how to live a happy and rewarding life.

     Take time to smell the roses.
     Take a nap on Sunday afternoon.
     Drink six glasses of water a day.
     Never deprive someone of hope  ... it may be all they have.
     Be thankful for every meal.
     Don’t be afraid to say “ I’m sorry. “
     Don’t take good health for granted.
     Don’t interrupt.
     Don’t tailgate.
     Improve your performance by improving your attitude.
     Wave at children on the school bus.
     Listen to your children.
     Leave everything a little better than you found it.
     Leave the toilet seat in the down position.
     Keep it simple.
     Keep good company.
     Keep your promise.
     Be kinder  than necessary.
     Take good care of those you love.
     Make it a habit to do nice things ... for people who will never find out.
     Wear outrageous underwear.
     Exercise.
     Judge your success by the degree you’re enjoying... peace, health and love.
     Be a good listener.
     Be a good loser.
     Be a good winner.
     Be romantic.
     Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring and integrity ... they think of you
     Be proud of Australia.
     Don’t rubbish Australia.
     Buy Australian made.
     Remember other people’s birthdays.
     Sing in the shower.
     Don’t nag.
     Don’t gossip.
     Don’t expect money to bring you happiness.
     Be forgiving of yourself and others.
     Never give up on anyone ... miracles happen every day.
     Say thank you a lot.
     Say please a lot.
     Take your dog to obedience school ... you’ll both learn a lot.
     Don’t rain on other people’s parades.
     Don’t postpone joy.
     Stop blaming others
     Take care of your reputation... it’s your most valuable assett.
     Count your blessings.
     Whistle.
     Marry only for love.
     Call your mother.
     Do more than is expected.
     Be there when people need you.
     Be someone’s hero.