In her younger years, Lorielei Alterian was a defiant young elf, determined to follow the shining path of her goddess. She learns of a cursed workshop and vows to eradicate it, and though she doesn’t know it when she begins her quest, she’ll do things that will put her life on a different path, squandering … Continue reading Echoes of the Past
“Laughter gives us distance. It allows us to step back from an event, deal with it and then move on.”~Bob Newhart American comedian and actor Bob Newhart was born on this day in 1929.
“When your outgo exceeds your income, the upshot may be your downfall.”~Paul Harvey American radio broadcaster Paul Harvey was born on this day in 1918.
“No question about that, the radicals are in charge.”~Dixie Lee Ray American academic, scientist, and politician Dixie Lee Ray was born on this day in 1914.
“The first casualty when war comes is truth.”~Hiram Johnson American attorney and politician Hiram Johnson was born on this day in 1866.
“What’s the trick? There are three of them: A sense of real purpose, a sense of humor, and a sense of constant curiosity. Keep using those to the grave because learning really never ends.”~Liz Carpenter American writer, feminist, reporter, media advisor, speechwriter, political humorist, and public relations expert Liz Carpenter was born on this day … Continue reading Random Quote for September 01, 2026
“Power corrupts, and there is nothing more corrupting than power exercised in secret.”~Daniel Schorr American journalist Daniel Schorr was born on this day in 1916.
This week, I read the cards and created a ‘scoundrel’ (a musically inclined rogue named Evyn Nightsong demanded my attention when I pulled that prompt) who wants to escape a broken hideout (destroyed by a rival gang while he was out delivering messages), but he must repair the damage he’s done. Although I drew a … Continue reading A Song of Resurgence
“I saw deep in the eyes of the animals, the human soul look out upon me.”~Edward Carpenter English Utopian socialist, poet, philosopher, anthologist, and early gay rights and prison reform activist Edward Carpenter was born on this day in 1844.
“If you understand hallucination and illusion, you don’t blindly follow any leader. You must know if the person is sane or insane, over the abyss.”~Marguerite Young American novelist and academic Marguerite Young was born on this day in 1908.
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