Madam Leota

Quotes from Madam Leota

Serpents and spiders, tail of a rat
call in the spirits wherever they're at.
Rap on a table, it's time to respond,
send us a message from somewhere beyond.
Goblins and ghoulies from last Halloween
awaken the spirits with your tambourine.
Creepies and crawlies, toads in a pond
let there be music from regions beyond.
Wizards and witches wherever you dwell
give us a hint by ringing a bell.



Little Leota by the exit:

Hurry back, hurry back. Be sure to bring your death certificate if
you decide to join us. Make final arrangements now. We've been
dying to have you.

Seuss-isms

Some of my favorite quotes by Dr. Seuss;-


“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.”

“You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”

“Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened.”

“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.”

“Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.”

“I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead and some come from behind. But I've bought a big bat. I'm all ready you see. Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!”

“How did it get so late so soon? Its night before its afternoon. December is here before its June. My goodness how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon?”

"I speak for the trees, for they have no tongues." the Lorax.

"Unless someone like you cares an awful lot, nothing is going to get better its not." the Lorax.

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A word to the wise

Wisdom is something I seek constantly. I believe the Holy Quran is the most ethereal collection of verses known to man and has consistently brought divine light into our hearts and minds. But from a fellow mortal, whose words ring true and bring clarity to my own vision, I look no further than the sapient Khalil Gibran.

I first heard a poem of his on an episode of "The Boondocks". It's a surprising source because this show is known to be a foul mouthed program targeted primarily to an African American and adolescent audience. The main character was at a funeral and recited the words to the poem entitled "On Pain." I was riveted. I tried memorizing a few words or phrases to google. When I found what I was looking for I was even more enthralled. Consequently, I ordered his book "The Prophet" from Amazon.com. And when the book arrived, it felt like I held tangible wisdom. For three years now, it has been my second go-to guide for, well, guidance. His words put me at ease and makes me think of the bigger picture when my world shifts perspective or has lost it all together.

So, every once in a while I will try to remember that wisdom here..

When love beckons to you, follow him,
Though his ways are hard and steep.
And when his wings enfold you yield to him,
Though the sword hidden among his pinions may wound you.