over-indulgence, in maintaining humility of spirit, and in keeping the material
surroundings of our lives directly serviceable to necessary ends, even
though these surroundings may properly be characterized by grace,
symmetry, and beauty."
Book of Discipline of the Religious Society of Friends
Adopted by Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, 1927
note of an artist:
"driving to Lyon dec. 25th, 2009. . .
& rain as if all things were new. . ."
(c) 2009 blt