…I will quote if I want to!
I mentioned a few days ago that I love Anne Lamott. I am reading her new book, Imperfect Birds, and it has me thinking about how much I love quotes. I try not to use them too much on this blog, I hate it when I read a blog that is just quote after quote. But,
Today is my birthday and I will quote if I want to!!! 
It will be my little gift to myself.
“Life on earth is a head-scratcher for anyone who’s paying attention.” Rae tells Elizabeth when talking about depression. Imperfect Birds, Anne Lamott
“I was crushed for a while after Ty dumped me, but it really is easier to experience spiritual connection when your life is in the process of coming apart… There was meaning in pain; it taught you how to survive with a modicum of grace when you did not get what you wanted.” Reflecting on a breakup with a boyfriend. Grace (Eventually), Anne Lamott
“Prayer is not asking for what you think you want, but asking to be changed in ways you can’t imagine.” Anne Lamott quoting Kathleen Norris. Grace (Eventually), Anne Lamott
Yes, I know…these are all Anne Lamott quotes. I could quote Rumi, Kahlil Gibran, Thoreau, Dave Matthews, Jimmy Buffett…I love them all, but….again, this is my birthday and I feel like Anne Lamott. In fact, I am kind of considering what David Letterman did with Oprah and Rosie O’Donnell did with Tom Cruise. Maybe if I mention her enough on my blog, she will respond.
Who do you like to quote? Send me a quote for my birthday. I would love it!!!!
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Have a very special birthday. I will send you some of my fav quotes later!
Had no idea you were an Anne fan! So good to know. Enjoy your gorgeous day! You so deserve it.
Happy Belated! I hope it was fantastic!
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Hope your birthday was grand. I remember the original. One of my favorite quotes is from Fran Lebowitz in Metropolitan Life. “Sleep is death without the responsibility.”