I arise in the morning torn between
a desire to improve the world
and a desire to enjoy the world.
This makes it hard to plan the day.
--E.B. White
QUOTES FROM ALYICE EDRICH, EDITOR
2007
"I resolve to stop being so hard on myself, to not take on so many tasks that I lose sight of what really matters, to take pleasure
in the little things, to pick up my paintbrush again, to let go of the fear and worry of 'getting it right", and to simply enjoy life
more."
--Alyice Edrich, 12/31/07
2006
"I, Alyice Edrich, humbly acknowledge that I cannot do it all. I am not Wonder Woman. I am not Super Mom. And I am not the only one
who can scrub the pots ‘n pans, wash the laundry, take the kids to and from school, make the meals, or do any of the menial, yet
necessary every day tasks…and for now on, my family will—probably reluctantly—share the workload during the week and not just on
'Spring Clean' Saturdays. And I will learn to indulge in the beauty of having some free time and learn to not take life so seriously!"
-- Alyice Edrich, 1/18/06
2005
"My desire is to offer a free publication that helps working class families get beyond living paycheck to paycheck and start enjoying
life more. I'd like it to become an online book of sorts; where the material doesn't over lap, it isn't outdated, and each web page is
like reading one page in a chapter after another. A publication where every reader can't help but come back again and again, until
every morsel is devoured. A publication where every reader walks away with a closer relationship with God, their family, and their
friends; where every reader gains wisdom and direction; where every reader earns enough to put money away for a rainy day; and where
every reader learns to love him (or her) self."
-- Alyice Edrich, 2/19/05
2004
When I am old and feeble-minded, I want to be remembered for the little things: the way I brightened someone's day, how I wasn't
afraid to try new things, how I showed Christ's love through my actions, and how my WORK changed the lives of others for the better.
-- Alyice Edrich, 4/06/04
2003
It's not how big you get, how many people know your name, how many awards you win, or how much you make that matters...in the
bigger scheme of things, what matters most is how you treat others, the quality of your work, and the impression you leave
on the lives of those who meet you.
-- Alyice Edrich, 5/8/03
2002
I forget sometimes that it's not world acceptance I am after. I want to be happy in my little part of the world,
putting family first. I want to inspire others and to encourage creative, yet honest business practices.
I want others to know the joys of working from home and how they far outweigh any struggles we may encounter
along the way.
-- Alyice Edrich, 2/1/02
2001
To me, success means having enough money to put food on the table and do things with the kids whenever I want.
You should never measure your success by comparing yourself to someone else. You will either fall short and think yourself a
failure, or you'll end up with a swelled head and an ego no one wants to be around.
-- Alyice Edrich, 7/02/01
2000
Being a work-at-home mom is the best thing you can do for your family and your self-esteem. It's truly the best of both
worlds. You can accomplish your personal goals while being available for your kids. And in an indirect way, you teach
your children that we all possess the ability to "make things happen."
-- Alyice Edrich, 9/23/00
About The Author:
Alyice Edrich is the publisher and editor of The Dabbling Mum–a national publication for BUSY parents
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