Mundane Challenges

I suppose an unmarried woman just over thirty, who lives alone and has no apparent ties, must expect to find herself involved or interested in other people’s business.

Barbara Pym – Excellent Women

I don’t know that one wants to be too happy in this life. A little bit of worry or hardship, now and then, makes us appreciate the good times.

Barbara Pym – Excellent Women

I wondered a little sadly why I always seemed to be just a kind person, quite good at arranging flowers and perhaps at cooking, but essentially dull and uninteresting.

Barbara Pym – Excellent Women