“We sought justice because equal pay for equal work is an American value. That fight took me ten years. It took me all the way to the Supreme Court. And, in a 5—4 decision, they stood on the side of those who shortchanged my pay, my overtime, and my retirement just because I am a … Continue reading Random Quote for April 14, 2026
“The end of democracy and the defeat of the American Revolution will occur when government falls into the hands of lending institutions and moneyed incorporations.”~Thomas Jefferson American Founding Father and third President of the United States Thomas Jefferson was born on this day in 1743.
This is the continuing story of Lorielei, an elven Healer with centuries of knowledge, called upon to help purge relics of the old world. The first of the cloaked figures stepped into the clearing, boots silent on the damp earth. The hood shadowed its face, but its attention settled on Lorielei like an icy hand. … Continue reading Lorielei: Facing the Unknown
“Education is a better safeguard of liberty than a standing army.”~Edward Everett American politician, Unitarian pastor, educator, diplomat, and orator Edward Everett was born on this day in 1794.
“Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, every minute a chance to change the world”~Dolores Huerta American labor leader and feminist activist Dolores Huerta was born on this day in 1930.
“To criticize one’s country is to do it a service…. Criticism, in short, is more than a right; it is an act of patriotism-a higher form of patriotism, I believe, than the familiar rituals and national adulation.”~J. William Fulbright American politician, academic, and statesman J. William Fulbright was born on this day in 1905.
“Either we are all free, or we fail; democracy must belong to all of us.”~Dennis Chávez American politician Dennis Chávez was born on this day in 1888.
“It’s so important to be ready for whatever is going to be thrown at you.”~Kaitlan Collins American journalist and news anchor Kaitlan Collins was born on this day in 1992.
“Having known war I know the value of peace. Having lived under government control I know the value of freedom. Having lived with hatred, terror and corruption I know the value of faith and forgiveness.”~Phan Thị Kim Phúc South Vietnamese-born Canadian woman and child war victim activist Phan Thị Kim Phúc was born on this … Continue reading Random Quote for April 06, 2026
Once upon a time, I wanted to get out of the usual writing rut and write about a protagonist who isn’t a young person being called to save the world. Instead, Lorielei Alterian presented herself. Lorielei is an elven Healer with centuries of knowledge, and she is called upon to help purge relics of the … Continue reading Lorielei: Into the World
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