“We need a type of patriotism that recognizes the virtues of those who are opposed to us.”~Francis John McConnell American social reformer and a bishop in the Methodist Episcopal Church Francis John McConnell was born on this day in 1871.
Random Quote for August 17, 2026
“We have the right as individuals, to give away as much of our own money as we please in charity; but as members of Congress we have no right to appropriate a dollar of the public money.”~Davy Crockett American politician, militia officer, and frontiersman Davy Crockett was born on this day in 1786.
Quill of Cleft Words
This week, I drew up a new fantasy story about a tyrant who wants a powerful quill, but to get it, they will owe something to someone they despise. This prompt brought two antagonists from my novel, Galimeel Redoak and Robin Tremain, into conflict—though not for the first time. ~~~Galimeel Redoak peered into the scrying … Continue reading Quill of Cleft Words
Random Quote for August 15, 2026
“A placated bully is a hand-fed bully.”~Edna Ferber American novelist, short story writer, and playwright Edna Ferber was born on this day in 1885.
Random Quote for August 14, 2026
“We are not living in a private world of our own. Everything we say and do and think has its effect on everything around us.”~John Galsworthy English novelist and playwright John Galsworthy was born on this day in 1867.
Random Quote for August 13, 2026
“You can’t educate people that are not healthy. But you certainly can’t keep them healthy if they’re not educated.”~Joycelyn Elders American pediatrician, public health administrator, and former Surgeon General of the United States Joycelyn Elders was born on this day in 1933.
Random Quote for August 12, 2026
“Poverty leads to hardship and failure.”~Irwin Redlener American pediatrician and public health activist Irwin Redlener was born on this day in 1944.
Random Quote for August 11, 2026
“To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe.”~Marilyn vos Savant American magazine columnist Marilyn vos Savant was born on this day in 1946.
Random Quote for August 10, 2026
“It is a paradox that every dictator has climbed to power on the ladder of free speech. Immediately on attaining power each dictator has suppressed all free speech except his own.”~Herbert Hoover American engineer, businessman, and 31st President of the United States Herbert Hoover was born on this day in 1874.
Harbor of New Beginnings
This week, I once again used the Story Engine deck to build a story prompt. I drew a set that had me wondering how and why my shapeshifter, Bix, chose Noxport as their base of operations. Until I began thinking about their origins, I didn’t know Bix’s true identity. Early in their life, they leave … Continue reading Harbor of New Beginnings
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