“I worry that some politicians still think we are living in the 1950s where the man is the main breadwinner and the woman works for pin money. Actually, most families where there are two parents depend on two incomes to get by.”~Frances O’Grady British former trade unionist leader Frances O’Grady was born on this day … Continue reading Random Quote for November 09, 2026
Here is the conclusion of Honor. Outside, the city bells rang. The festival had begun. By mid-morning, the magistrates had convened an emergency council. Lyryk went because she kept the magical copy of the journal. And Zentha insisted she attend. And because every time she thought about returning to her room to write a song … Continue reading Lyryk: Honor, Part 2
“I stand for simple justice, equal opportunity and human rights. The indispensable elements in a democratic society—and well worth fighting for.”~Helen Suzman South African anti-apartheid activist and politician Helen Suzman was born on this day in 1917.
“The answer to our prayer may be the echo of our resolve.”~Herbert Samuel, 1st Viscount Samuel British politician Herbert Samuel, 1st Viscount Samuel was born on this day in 1870.
“I am opposing a social order in which it is possible for one man who does absolutely nothing that is useful to amass a fortune of hundreds of millions of dollars, while millions of men and women who work all the days of their lives secure barely enough for a wretched existence.”~Eugene V. Debs American … Continue reading Random Quote for November 05, 2026
“We’ve got a great percentage of our population that, to our great shame, either cannot or, equally unfortunate, will not read. And that portion of our public is growing. Those people are suckers for the demagogue.”~Walter Cronkite American broadcast journalist Walter Cronkite was born on this day in 1916.
“It’s not what happens to us that defines us. It’s what we choose to do with what happens to us that defines us.”~Elizabeth Smart American child safety activist and commentator Elizabeth Smart was born on this day in 1987.
“Euphemism is a human device to conceal the horrors of reality.”~Paul Johnson British journalist, popular historian, speechwriter, and author Paul Johnson was born on this day in 1928.
Once again, I turned to the Story Engine Deck for an idea. This prompt went far deeper than I anticipated, so the story took some time to write. Well, as you can see, it took on a life of its own. PROMPT: An idol (Lyryk?) wants to (gain fame from / write a heroic ballad … Continue reading Lyryk: Honor, Part 1
“Very big business is in bed with very big government in Washington, and has more to do with what the average person sees, hears and reads than most people know.”~Dan Rather American journalist, commentator, and former national evening news anchor Dan Rather was born on this day in 1931.
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