Saturday, July 07, 2007


"BEGIN it now. Until one is commited, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative(and creation) there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definately commits oneself, then providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occured. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamed would have come his way. Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic. Begin it now."
That's what Goethe said.
So, in preparation for our daughter's upcoming marriage to the best son in law ever this summer, we have been sprucing up this joint and got these really cool book shelves.

4 comments:

USS Ben USN (Ret) said...

Congratulations Gecko!
May God richly bless your daughter and son-in-law!

Mizz E said...

Very spiffy bookshelfs - details, details.

Ikea?

Best wishes for a joyfilled occassion!

Gecko said...

Thanks Mizze and Ben! It's toward the end of August but we are having fun.
The book shelves are from a company called Design Within Reach :
http://www.dwr.com/productdetail.cfm?id=5281

Bob's Blog said...

I like the quote from Goethe...and your bookshelves! Best wishes to your daughter and future son-in-law.