“Every thought, every word, and every action that adds to the positive and the wholesome is a contribution to peace. Each and every one of us is capable of making such a contribution.”~Aung San Suu Kyi Burmese politician, diplomat, and author Aung San Suu Kyi was born on this day in 1945.
“You see, the Greenhouse Effect is a direct result of burning fossil or old carbon fuels.”~Jack Herer American cannabis rights activist and author Jack Herer was born on this day in 1939.
“To have peace with this peculiar life; to accept what we do not understand; to wait calmly for what awaits us, you have to be wiser than I am.”~M. C. Escher Dutch graphic artist M. C. Escher was born on this day in 1898.
“Wisdom and peace come when you start living the life the creator intended for you.”~Geronimo Ndendahe Apache Bedonkohe band military leader and medicine man Geronimo was born on this day in 1829.
“Dreams are nothing more than wishes and a wish is just a dream you wish to come true.”~Harry Nilsson American singer and songwriter Harry Nilsson was born on this day in 1941.
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: Character Creation
“The world is over-armed and peace is under-funded.”~Ban Ki-moon South Korean politician, diplomat, and former Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon was born on this day in 1944.
“I feel the suffering of millions. And yet, when I look up at the sky, I somehow feel that every-thing will change for the better, that this cruelty too shall end, that peace and tranquility will return once more.”~Anne Frank German-born Jew Anne Frank was born on this day in 1929.
“Courage calls to courage everywhere, and its voice cannot be denied.”~Millicent Fawcett English political activist and writer Millicent Fawcett was born on this day in 1847.
“I don’t belong on this earth. I always feel out of place—like a visitor.”~Hattie McDaniel American actress, singer-songwriter, and comedian Hattie McDaniel was born on this day in 1893.
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