Dr. Bonnie Henry
I feel fortunate to be living in British Columbia where the number of people affected by the virus is low and we are directed by an especially capable Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry. The doctor is effective, popular, very photogenic and gentle yet firm.
We have a Dr. Henry fan club, songs have been written for her, and because she enjoys shoes (the kind I could never afford) her favourite shoe manufacturer made a limited number of a particular pair she enjoys and sold them to raise money for charity.
The Dr. Henry shoe which sold like hot cakes.
Dr. Henry will be remembered by the words she leaves us with every time we hear from her: ‘Be kind, be calm, be safe’. Good advice for now…
This is a good time to think about words which can serve us well during these difficult times. (They are from a little book called ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’)
‘Prediction is very difficult, especially about the future.’ (Niels Bohr)
Blessed are the young, for they shall inherit the national debt.’ (Herbert Hoover)
‘A bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you don’t need it.’ (Bob Hope)
Bob Hope 1903-2003
Benjamin Franklin 1706-1790
‘Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship.’ (Benjamin Franklin)
‘I am an optimist. It doesn’t seem too much use being anything else.’ (Winston Churchill)
‘There is no education like adversity.’ (Benjamin Disraeli)
‘A lifetime of happiness! No man alive could bear it: It would be hell on earth.’ (George Bernard Shaw)
Charles M. Schulz 1922-2000
‘Don’t worry about the earth coming to an end today, it’s already tomorrow in Australia.’ (Charles M. Schulz)
‘Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine.’ (Lord Byron)
‘Life is a shipwreck, but we must not forget to sing in the lifeboats.’ (Voltaire)
‘My life has been filled with terrible misfortune, most of which never happened.’ (Michel de Montaigne)
View from Over the Hill 
May I add: “Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy.” (Yeats)
Indeed Kevin: Indeed you may add Yeats’ words. They’re really good for right now too. Love to you, stay well young man, Muriel
Here’s another one for you, Maughm: “Good timber does not grow with ease. The stronger the wind the stronger the trees.” Thomas S. Monson
Love it Susan: There are so many wonderful sayings out there. Thanks for this one. Love, Maughm
Voltaire says it all. 🙂
Yes Carol: I loved that one and I totally agree with you. Keep well, fondly, Muriel
I like Schulz’s quote the best. By the way, The Philadelphia Inquirer newspaper has been running reruns of the Peanuts strip for years. Probably a bunch of other papers are too.
Schulz’s Peanuts was a blessing to our generation Neil: I’m sure it may still be running here and there. There’s no way to top it. Always glad to hear from you, Muriel
Muriel, I love this post! Thank you for writing about Dr. Henry, and for sharing these wonderful quotations. I think it’s so important to try to stay positive, and to support each other through this challenging time we’re all going through. (I admire the fancy shoes, even though I could never wear them. They were made locally, which is great. However, it’s comfortable Birkenstocks for me!)
Thanks for your comment Val:
It means a lot to me that you enjoyed the post. We all need positive right now. Stay well, Fondly, Muriel
Wow, what pretty shoes!
I totally agree In: But I’d break my neck if I tried to wear them at this time of my life. Cheers.