It was very unsettling at first, thinking about having to move. But after thinking about it, if that's how it's going to happen, that's fine, it's out of our control.

My mother lives with us and that was a concern but we've talked about it and she's fine. My husband was surprised when he learned of the news at the meeting but we both understood that these were provisional drawings (for the plans).

I was thinking more of my blessings instead of my problems.

You can replace negative self-talk with optimistic thoughts. It is possible to change a negative perspective on life into a positive life force if you keep a sense of proportion.

With everything that I design, from a church to a plate to skyscraper to a spoon. I am always thinking about voluptuous volumes and spaces.

It would be lovely if it was all Right vs. Wrong, Good overcomes Evil - I think most Americans, going about their daily lives, fool themselves into thinking that that's how our little world works, but it just isn't so.