“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.
Random Quote for June 08, 2026
“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.
Blast From the Past: Writing and Readers
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
Random Quote for June 06, 2026
“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.
Blast from the Past: Hail and Well Met
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
Random Quote for June 04, 2026
“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
Random Quote for June 03, 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.
Random Quote for June 02, 2026
“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.
Random Quote for June 01, 2026
“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.
Blast from the Past: Bridging the Gap, Part Two
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
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