“I wanna know what’s in that shack,” said Ivy as they sat down to the last of the evening stew. “Something about it has me gut gnawing.” “Mine too,” said Ashja, “but it’s not a feeling I can identify.” The group had arrived back at the Ink Pot just as the eighth bell rang. “Caw’s … Continue reading Ashja: Clues
“Slavery, racism, sexism, and other forms of bigotry, subordination, and human rights abuse transform and adapt with the times.”~John Prendergast American human rights and anti-corruption activist, and author John Prendergast was born on this day in 1963.
“The real problem is not whether machines think but whether men do.”~B. F. Skinner American psychologist, behaviorist, inventor, and social philosopher B. F. Skinner was born on this day in 1904.
“The police must obey the law while enforcing the law.”~Earl Warren American attorney, politician, and 14th chief justice of the United States Supreme Court Earl Warren was born on this day in 1891.
“We grow to heaven. We don’t go to heaven.”~Edgar Cayce American clairvoyant Edgar Cayce was born on this day in 1877.
“Freedom and security are precious gifts that we, as Americans, should never take for granted. We must do all we can to extend our hand in times of need to those who willingly sacrifice each day to provide that freedom and security. While we can never do enough to show gratitude to our nation’s defenders, … Continue reading Random Quote for March 17, 2026
“The crisis you have to worry about most is the one you don’t see coming.”~Mike Mansfield American politician and diplomat Mike Mansfield was born on this day in 1903.
This offering continues the story of a Dungeons & Dragons campaign I ran many years ago. Enjoy. The group followed Ottorio to the Crow’s Nest, a dockside sailor’s tavern. “I’m supposed ta meet him at seven bells,” said Ottorio as the first of the seven bells rang. “Good on you,” said Zantu, pushing the man … Continue reading Ashja: Realizations
“We want women leaders today as never before. Leaders who are not afraid to be called names and who are willing to go out and fight. I think women can save civilization.”~Emily Murphy Canadian women’s rights activist and author Emily Murphy was born on this day in 1868.
“Fully embrace the fact that you are enough just being you. It’s so important for women to champion each other instead of competing against each other. Believe in yourself and believe in all of the women in your life. As females we are already strong but imagine if we all supported one another? What a … Continue reading Random Quote for March 13, 2026
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