“When you get over the anxiety, you discover you should have been mad a long time ago.” ~Amy Clampitt American poet and author Amy Clampitt was born on this day in 1920.
Author: JJ Shaun
Random Quote for June 14, 2023
“To understand another human being you must gain some insight into the conditions which made him what he is.” ~Margaret Bourke-White American photographer and documentary photographer Margaret Bourke-White was born on this day in 1904.
Random Quote for June 13, 2023
“And what greater might do we possess as human beings than our capacity to question and to learn?” ~Ann Druyan American documentary producer and director Ann Druyan was born on this day in 1949.
Random Quote for June 12, 2023
“It is hard to tell which is worse; the wide diffusion of things that are not true, or the suppression of things that are true.” ~Harriet Martineau English social theorist Harriet Martineau was born on this day in 1802.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 139
To quote Kurt Vonnegut: ‘And so it goes.’ We are now on rain delay, per the house mover. The five-day forecast calls for rain the better part of the day for the next few days. So, once more, we wait. I can’t say I’m surprised. Delays have been the theme of this project. Yesterday, we … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 139
Random Quote for June 10, 2023
“Always remember this: There are only eighteen inches between a pat on the back and a kick in the rump.” ~Hattie McDaniel American actress, singer-songwriter, and comedian Hattie McDaniel was born on this day in 1893.
Random Quote for June 09, 2023
“After the verb ‘to Love’, ‘to Help’ is the most beautiful verb in the world.” ~Bertha von Suttner Austrian-Bohemian pacifist and novelist Bertha von Suttner was born on this day in 1843.
Random Quote for June 08, 2023
“When you can laugh at yourself no one can ever make a fool of you.” ~Joan Rivers American comedian, actress, producer, writer, and television hostess Joan Rivers was born on this day in 1933.
Random Quote for June 07, 2023
“Some people are molded by their admirations, others by their hostilities.” ~Elizabeth Bowen Irish-British novelist and short story writer Elizabeth Bowen was born on this day in 1899.
Happy Blogiversary to Me!
Yesterday, WordPress congratulated me for seven years of blogging. My first post was a brief statement about my site, Tavern Tales, being under construction. Almost two weeks later, I added another post—this time with more of an introduction to me as a writer, and my original intentions for my blog. Back then, I had a … Continue reading Happy Blogiversary to Me!
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