“I feel the suffering of millions. And yet, when I look up at the sky, I somehow feel that every-thing will change for the better, that this cruelty too shall end, that peace and tranquility will return once more.”~Anne Frank German-born Jew Anne Frank was born on this day in 1929.
“Courage calls to courage everywhere, and its voice cannot be denied.”~Millicent Fawcett English political activist and writer Millicent Fawcett was born on this day in 1847.
“I don’t belong on this earth. I always feel out of place—like a visitor.”~Hattie McDaniel American actress, singer-songwriter, and comedian Hattie McDaniel was born on this day in 1893.
“Strange how blind people are! They are horrified by the torture chambers of the Middle Ages, but their arsenals fill them with pride!”~Bertha von Suttner Austrian noblewoman, pacifist, and novelist Bertha von Suttner was born on this day in 1843.
“A right to jury trial is granted to criminal defendants in order to prevent oppression by the Government.”~Byron White American football player, lawyer, and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1962 to 1993, Byron White was born on this day in 1917.
This month marks the ten-year anniversary of Tavern Tales, so I’m sharing some writings from early posts and my university years. Over time, I’ve added bits and pieces to this blog in an effort to keep me from losing my mind after retirement—after all, if we don’t have active hobbies and social activities, we’d slip … Continue reading Blast From the Past: Writing and Readers
“The uniform I wear today is that of the United States Army. We do not serve any particular political party; we serve the nation.”~Alexander Vindman Retired US Army officer Alexander Vindman was born on this day in 1975.
I began this blog on June 5, 2016. My first post was a brief “Hi, I’m here and this page is Under Construction.” Two weeks later, I put up my first attempt at regular posts. At the time, I still worked for Corporate America in a career that was rapidly becoming just a ‘job’. Having … Continue reading Blast from the Past: Hail and Well Met
“Everything has a purpose or premise. Every second of our life has its own premise, whether or not we are conscious of it at the time. That premise may be as simple as breathing or as complex as a vital emotional decision, but it is always there.”~Lajos Egri Hungarian-American playwright and creative writing teacher Lajos … Continue reading Random Quote for June 04, 2026
“We know that education is the key to unlocking human potential.”~Jill Biden American educator and former First Lady of the United States Jill Biden was born on this day in 1951.
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