Nora Ephron wisdom for your Sunday

This little nugget of wisdom is something that I - and probably a few of us - need to repeat to myself often.

"It will be a little messy, but embrace the mess.  It will be complicated, but rejoice in the complications.  It will not be anything like what you think it will be like, but surprises are good for you.  And don't be frightened:  you can always change your mind.  I know: I've had four careers and three husbands."

- Nora Ephron, 1996 Wellesley Commencement Speech

Be on the lookout for more histories after the New Year.  In the meantime, I'll admit it -- I'm having too much fun holidaying with the family to come back to earth just yet.