“Encourage and support your kids because ‘Children are apt to live up to what you believe of them.’” ~Lady Bird Johnson Former First Lady of the United States, Lady Bird Johnson was born on this day in 1912.
Author: JJ Shaun
Reflecting on 2022
Today marks the Winter Solstice. What does that mean, exactly? Historically, the day means a lot of things to many faiths, but what does it mean to you as a person? For me, it’s a time for reflection but also a time to look ahead at the new year. For the past two solstices, we … Continue reading Reflecting on 2022
Random Quote for December 20, 2022
“…value exists only where there is consciousness. Where nothing ever is felt, nothing matters.” ~Susanne Katherina Langer American philosopher, writer, and educator Susanne Katherina Langer was born on this day in 1895.
Random Quote for December 19, 2022
“Do not teach your children never to be angry; teach them how to be angry.” ~Lyman Abbott American Congregationalist theologian, editor, and author Lyman Abbott was born on this day in 1835.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 123
After another week of waiting, we’re still looking for a team to bring our home up the mountain. We’ve had bites but no commitments—yet. I don’t know why we expected this part of the building process to be any different than the rest of it has been. After all, it’s been an uphill struggle all … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 123
Random Quote for December 17, 2022
“Why can I not fight for my country too?” ~Deborah Sampson Teacher, weaver, lecturer, farmer, and soldier in the Continental Army, Deborah Sampson was born on this day in 1760.
Random Quote for December 16, 2022
“It isn’t what we say or think that defines us, but what we do.” ~Jane Austen English novelist Jane Austen was born on this day in 1775.
Random Quote for December 15, 2022
“History is said to be written by the victors. Fiction, by contrast, is largely the work of injured bystanders.” ~Edna O'Brien Irish novelist, memoirist, playwright, poet, and short-story writer Edna O'Brien was born on this day in 1930.
Recovering the Relics
Observing the nearly empty village from their hilltop viewpoint, the group timed the movements of the few guards they saw, planning their approach to the large tower. As they watched, the mist-shrouded form exited the building, trailed by a guard. They headed toward the ruins. Several dozen heartbeats later, the High Priest and his guard … Continue reading Recovering the Relics
Random Quote for December 13, 2022
“In order to see where we are going, we not only must remember where we have been, but we must understand where we have been.” ~Ella Baker African-American civil rights and human rights activist Ella Baker was born on this day in 1903.
J.J. Shaun 