“We hope never to live in a Republic where one section is pinned to the other section by bayonets.”~Horace Greeley American newspaper editor and publisher Horace Greeley was born on this day in 1811.
Random Quote for February 02, 2026
“The ingrained idea that, because there is no king and they despise titles, the Americans are a free people is pathetically untrue… There is a perpetual interference with personal liberty over there that would not be tolerated in England for a week.”~Margot Asquith British socialite and author Margot Asquith was born on this day in … Continue reading Random Quote for February 02, 2026
Welcome to Port Freehaven
Once more, I've looked into my archive for today’s story. This offering is based on a Dungeons & Dragons campaign I ran many years ago. The setting is the Dragon's Snout Islands, off the northeast coast of the continent. Enjoy. Ashja walked down the gangplank of the small merchant ship onto which she’d hired as … Continue reading Welcome to Port Freehaven
Random Quote for January 31, 2026
“America is a hurricane, and the only people who do not hear the sound are those fortunate if incredibly stupid and smug White Protestants who live in the center, in the serene eye of the big wind.”~Norman Mailer American writer, novelist, essayist, journalist, columnist, filmmaker, poet, and playwright Norman Mailer was born on this day … Continue reading Random Quote for January 31, 2026
Random Quote for January 30, 2026
“Ridicule is man’s most potent weapon. It is almost impossible to counterattack ridicule. Also it infuriates the opposition, who then react to your advantage.”~Saul Alinsky American community activist, writer, and political theorist Saul Alinsky was born on this day in 1909.
Random Quote for January 29, 2026
“Love, friendship and respect do not unite people as much as common hatred for something.”~Anton Chekhov Russian playwright and short-story writer Anton Chekhov was born on this day in 1860.
Random Quote for January 28, 2026
“He who uses the office he owes to the voters wrongfully and against them is a thief.”~José Martí Cuban nationalist, poet, philosopher, essayist, journalist, translator, professor, and publisher José Martí was born on this day in 1853.
Random Quote for January 27, 2026
“One of the most calming and powerful actions you can do to intervene in a stormy world is to stand up and show your soul. Struggling souls catch light from other souls who are fully lit and willing to show it.”~Clarissa Pinkola Estés Mexican-American writer and Jungian psychoanalyst Clarissa Pinkola Estés was born on this … Continue reading Random Quote for January 27, 2026
Random Quote for January 26, 2026
“Truth is the torch that gleams through the fog without dispelling it.”~Claude Adrien Helvétius French philosopher, freemason, and littérateur Claude Adrien Helvétius was born on this day in 1715.
Into the Unknown
Once more, I've delved into my Story Engine cards for a prompt. An impulsive wizard wants to create a portal, but must leave the familiar behind and face the unknown. Ashten had always trusted motion more than thought. When doubt gathered like fog in his skull, he moved—hands busy, feet restless, magic already flaring before … Continue reading Into the Unknown
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