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.
“Of course there’s no such thing as a totally objective person, except Almighty God, if she exists.”~Antonia Fraser British author Antonia Fraser was born on this day in 1932.
“The Republicans love to say that the Democratic Party is ruled by ‘special interests.’ But when pressed to name these ‘special interests,’ the usual reply is women, blacks, teachers, and unions. Those are ‘special interests’ to be proud of—because together they comprise the majority of Americans. What about the ‘special interests’ that dominate the Republican … Continue reading Random Quote for August 26, 2026
“Some people make a bad bed, they just have to lie in it.”~Virginia Euwer Wolff American author Virginia Euwer Wolff was born on this day in 1937.
“We need students to understand how the world has changed and be prepared to make contributions in a new way.”~Paul Jacobs American activist and journalist Paul Jacobs was born on this day in 1918.
I recently received the Deck of Worlds (a Story Engine expansion) as a gift. So, I thought I’d combine a draw from my original cards (I received those a few years ago at a Free Comic Book Day) with a location from the new cards. Instead of having to figure out where my character has … Continue reading Finding Twilight
“You don’t have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them.”~Ray Bradbury American author and screenwriter Ray Bradbury was born on this day in 1920.
“All humanity inspires me. Every passer-by is my unconscious sitter; and as strange as it may seem, I really draw folk as I see them. Surely it is not my fault that they fall into certain lines and angles.”~Aubrey Beardsley English illustrator and author Aubrey Beardsley was born on this day in 1872.
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