It's  Not So Bad by allie912

It's Not So Bad

I grew up in New England in a house that dates from the Revolutionary War. When my parents bought the house the former owners gave them this hand lettered motto, misspelling and all. It hung in our living room as long as I can remember. When my father died and the house was sold, I took the quotation home with me and hung it in the front hall. My house may not be old but I still look at this every day and it gives me strength and comfort.
Thanks Allison for you comment on Trafalgar.
They are wonderful trips to do & I thoroughly agree with you, the people you meet are just wonderful.

I just love this motto - how wonderful, what a history it has.
I like the feel of it as I read it. (like a friendly spirit)
April 27th, 2010  
Love pieces of calligraphy....must hunt out one that I did a while ago and take a picture of it..... 365 days are not going to be long enough....so many ideas....so few days!!!
April 27th, 2010  
it's nice that you're able to take that historic piece with you. i love what's written on it, too - misspelling and all =)
April 27th, 2010  
Growing up in an old house, hmm - I've always wanted to live in an old house! They seem to have so much character and this must be why I'm drawn to them ... their walls have seen so much. What a wonderful piece of your family history to share with us!
April 27th, 2010  
Thanks for the link to the NYT story about my picture. Now I know the story (or hoax)
April 27th, 2010  
so perfectly sweet! i love old sayings... and old houses too!
April 27th, 2010  
What a nice gift...thoughtful.
April 27th, 2010  
I love this quotation! I find it amazing sometimes that it's the simple things that really mean more than anything. Thank you for sharing!
April 27th, 2010  
Thanks for sharing with us - these are the kinds of things that pass down again and again.
April 28th, 2010  
posted a picture for you ...
April 28th, 2010  
I like this quotation, too. I'm glad it now "lives" in your front hall way.
April 28th, 2010  
this is very special....
April 28th, 2010  
I adore this, Allison. I live in an old house too (although not as stately as yours!) and I'm sure benevolent ghosts hide in the corners of the rooms, and have tea parties while we sleep upstairs.

I really do believe that houses soak up the emotions that are evoked inside them. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. :)
April 28th, 2010  
Oh Alli, how have I missed so many days on your site! (I hate it when that happens!) This is lovely...such a moving testament to an old and much loved home. How nice that you carry this piece of your childhood into your adult life...and I hope all the good memories came along with it...
April 28th, 2010  
This is so wonderful! Such a great phrase.
July 5th, 2010  
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