Unknown love

"To feel the intimacy of brothers is a marvellous thing in life. To feel the love of people we love is a fire that feeds our life. But to feel the affection that comes from those whom we do not know, from those unknown to us, who are watching over our sleep and solitude, over our dangers and our weaknesses -- that is something still greater and more beautiful because it widens out the boundaries of our being, and unites all living things".

           .... Pablo Neruda (1904-73) Chilean poet, diplomat and politician

Facelift anyone? ...

“Age should not have its face lifted, but it should rather teach the world to admire wrinkles as the etchings of experience and the firm line of character”.

... Clarence Day (1874-1935), American writer.

Farewell, my friends -- farewell and hail!

I'm off to seek the Holy Grail.

I cannot tell you why.

Remember, please, when I am gone,

'Twas Aspiration led me on.

Tiddlely-widdley tootle-oo,

All I want is to stay with you,

But here I go. Good-bye.