March 6th, 2026

Creating a Toy Box

“‘I pray you…your play needs no excuse. Never excuse.”

William Shakespeare (English Playwright, Poet and Actor; April 1564 ~ April 23rd, 1616)

“I have to constantly remind myself that I don’t need an excuse anymore to make toys a part of my life. If I am to continue to grow as a human being and as an artist, it’s imperative for me to respect the power of play”

“Playing is hard for most women I know. Creating your own toy box symbolically suggests the importance of fun if you’re to function at full throttle.”

“Play is the exultation of the possible.”

Mark Buber (Austrian Jewish and Israeli Philosopher; February 8th, 1878 ~ June 13th, 1965)

My Bucket List

“Before my story began…” (Heather Houston 3-6-22)

“Play is needed by adults and children alike. Some assume to play is childish. However, adults need play just as much as children. We are just older and often society has shamed us into not playing. This is why you see so many adults in sports leagues, practicing hobbies and getting silly. Play is normal, so carry on!” (Heather Houston 3-6-22)

“Play has become my life…I live in one continuously, delicious, never-ending best date ever with my beloved!”❤️

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–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 73-74 of 501.

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