“How strangely inaccurate it is to measure length of living by length of life! The space between your birth and death is often far from a true measure of your days of living.”~Edwin Way Teale American naturalist, photographer and writer Edwin Way Teale was born on this day in 1899.
“I hate the word homophobia. It’s not a phobia. You are not scared. You are an asshole.”~Morgan Freeman American actor, producer, and narrator Morgan Freeman was born on this day in 1937.
Tomorrow is the beginning of LGBTQ+ Pride Month. I’m sure some of you are asking: “Why do the queers get a month of recognition?” Well, let me tell you a story… On October 7, 1998, Matthew Shepard, a gay college student from Laramie, Wyoming, was found tied to a fence, following a brutal beating by … Continue reading Blast from the Past: Bridging the Gap, Part Two
“Victory smiles upon those who anticipate the change in the character of war, not upon those who wait to adapt themselves after the changes occur.”~Giulio Douhet Italian general Giulio Douhet was born on this day in 1869.
“If you argue with a madman, it is extremely probable that you will get the worst of it; for in many ways his mind moves all the quicker for not being delayed by the things that go with good judgment.”~Gilbert K. Chesterton English journalist, novelist, essayist, and poet Gilbert K. Chesterton was born on this … Continue reading Random Quote for May 29, 2026
“Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. Three times is enemy action.”~Ian Fleming British writer Ian Fleming was born on this day in 1908.
“Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts.”~Arnold Bennett English novelist, playwright, and journalist Arnold Bennett was born on this day in 1867.
“Knowledge is freedom and ignorance is slavery.”~Miles Davis American trumpeter, bandleader, and composer Miles Davis was born on this day in 1926.
“The Atomic Age is here to stay—but are we?”~Bennett Cerf American writer, humorist, businessman, and publisher Bennett Cerf was born on this day in 1898.
When I worked at the Rocky Mountain Collegian back in the day, I spent two years with the opinion desk writing a column I called ‘Bridging the Gap.’ In those days, I was considered a ‘non-traditional’ student because I was older than the average person in most of my classes. In fact, I was closer … Continue reading Blast from the Past: Bridging the Gap
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