Glad you enjoyed the quote, rubyred. I don't know who said that, but it really got me pumped up and caused me to do some thinking. I actually have conflicting feelings about that quote. I am self protective to the hilt.... however, I recognize a glow of health in what it is saying. When I have it processed well enough... I'll put a different quote up.

Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one pretty and well preserved piece...but to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out and defiantly shouting "Wow! What a ride!"