The group gathered in the common room to break their fast just as the fourth bell resounded throughout the city. It was simple fare—fried eggs, potato, and meat, wrapped in a grilled flatbread that Ashja had wolfed down in many port towns—but it stuck with her until the midday meal. As she drank down the … Continue reading The Disappearing Acolyte
“Never trust anyone who wants what you’ve got. Friend or no, envy is an overwhelming emotion.”~Eubie Blake American pianist and composer Eubie Blake was born on this day in 1887.
“Every one of the world’s dictatorships can and does claim to be acting in the name of the people.”~Harold H. Greene American jurist Harold H. Greene was born on this day in 1923.
“Whoever looks at America will see: the ship is powered by stupidity, corruption, or prejudice.”~Johann Most German-American Social Democratic, anarchist politician, newspaper editor, and orator Johann Most was born on this day in 1846.
“It is better to protest than to accept injustice.”~Rosa Parks American civil rights activist Rosa Parks was born on this day in 1913.
“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.
“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
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
“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
“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.
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