“There are many little ways to enlarge your child's world. Love of books is the best of all.”~Jackie Kennedy American socialite, book editor, writer, photographer, and former First Lady of the United States Jackie Kennedy was born on this day in 1929.
“Enjoy a ‘world’ where the fantastic is fact and magic really works!”~Gary Gygax American game designer and author best known for co-creating the pioneering role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons (D&D [with Dave Arneson]) Gary Gygax was born on this day in 1938.
“There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self.”~Aldous Huxley English writer and philosopher Aldous Huxley was born on this day in 1894.
We spent much of the week organizing our storage locker and our thoughts. (C) 2021, JJ ShaunBefore (C) 2021, JJ ShaunAfter. While we didn’t donate as much stuff this time, we could better assess what kind of room we have available for those furniture donations we know are still forthcoming (thank you, Miss Amy). We … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 43
“The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its own reward.”~Amelia Earhart American pilot and author Amelia Earhart was born on … Continue reading Random Quote for July 24, 2021
“The strength you've insisted on assigning to others is actually within yourself.”~Lisa Alther American author and novelist Lisa Alther was born on this day in 1944.
“The secret to happiness, of course, is not getting what you want; it's wanting what you get.”~Alex Trebek Canadian-American game show host and television personality Alex Trebek was born on this day in 1940.
“Seize the day. Make your life extraordinary.”~Robin Williams American actor and comedian Robin Williams was born on this day in 1951.
“The most valuable possession you can own is an open heart. The most powerful weapon you can be is an instrument of peace.”~Carlos Santana Mexican-American guitarist Carlos Santana was born on this day in 1947.
“The excitement of learning separates youth from old age. As long as you're learning you're not old.”~Rosalyn Sussman Yalow American medical physicist Rosalyn Sussman Yalow was born on this day in 1921.
Tavern Tales
Malaysian-based writer, author, and storyteller
Tabletop roleplaying thoughts by a London geek
