“People have moved beyond apathy, beyond skepticism into deep cynicism.”~Elliot Richardson American lawyer and politician Elliot Richardson was born on this day in 1920.
Reflections
PROMPT: Once more, I used the Story Engine deck to write a new fantasy story about a killer who wants to betray someone with an illusory piece of evidence, but it means giving up her dream. Lysthelania Arlen spent her entire life chasing one impossible dream: to become the first provincial Mirrorwright in three generations. … Continue reading Reflections
Random Quote for July 18, 2026
“The downward spiral of Dumbness in America is about to hit a new low.”~Hunter S. Thompson American journalist and author Hunter S. Thompson was born on this day in 1937.
Random Quote for July 17, 2026
“My philosophy is to do the best you can for somebody. Help. It’s not just what do you for yourself. It’s how you treat people decently. The golden rule. There isn’t big anything better than the golden rule. It’s in every major religion in one language or another.”~Art Linkletter Canadian-born American radio and television personality … Continue reading Random Quote for July 17, 2026
Random Quote for July 16, 2026
“The one common undertaking and universal instrument of the great majority of the human race is the United Nations. A patient, constructive long-term use of its potentialities can bring a real and secure peace to the world.”~Trygve Lie Norwegian politician, labor leader, government official, and author Trygve Lie was born on this day in 1896.
Random Quote for July 15, 2026
“A public office is not a job, it is an opportunity to do something for the public.”~Franklin Knight Lane American politician Franklin Knight Lane was born on this day in 1864.
Random Quote for July 14, 2026
“Politics is how you live your life, not whom you vote for.”~Jerry Rubin American social activist, anti-war leader, and counterculture icon Jerry Rubin was born on this day in 1938.
Random Quote for July 13, 2026
“The message is that all things are connected. We have animal aspects, anthropological aspects, plant-animal aspects.”~John Dee English mathematician, astronomer, teacher, astrologer, occultist, and alchemist John Dee was born on this day in 1527.
Measure of a Friend
The bells of Dunmere had once rung for weddings, harvests, and the crowning of kings. Now they rang whenever another wall gave way. Mara counted the chimes without looking up from the cracked bowl she was mending. One. Two. Three. By the fourth, the neighbors had already begun shouting. By the fifth, dust drifted from … Continue reading Measure of a Friend
Random Quote for July 11, 2026
“Great wealth took possession of the government. It was reflected in Mr. Harding’s selection of a cabinet.”~George William Norris American politician George William Norris was born on this day in 1861.
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