Just like a patchwork quilt, ((((((N)))))) -- just like a patchwork quilt.

Beautiful old fabric that's weakened from a lot of use (and abuse). Stronger at the stitched-together places. And beautiful overall.

But, still gonna need more stitching in the future.

The thing is, it's the 'whole quilt' that you need to look at -- not the history of what caused the stitches.

http://www.galenfrysinger.com/patchwork_quilts.htm

BIG HUGS (and love).

Barb