Step by step, our new home is taking shape. Our contractor has added dirt to the base of the yet-to-be basement ahead of the slab pour. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunCleaning and leveling the base layer. But, before the foundation can be poured, drainage will need to be added around the outside of the newly cured … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 112
“Sometimes I think that people's characters get forged, at least in part, from their names.” ~Jeff Goldblum American actor and musician Jeff Goldblum was born on this day in 1952.
“I believe that maturity is not an outgrowing, but a growing up: that an adult is not a dead child, but a child who survived.” ~Ursula K. Le Guin American author Ursula K. Le Guin was born on this day in 1929.
It has been 732 days (two years and two days) since we lost our home to wildfire. I had a vivid dream in the early morning of October 18, 2020. I dreamt I was walking through our house, and flames consumed everything. I felt no heat nor heard the roar of the flames, but I … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 111
“You can’t fool me, you know,” said the half-elf, dagger pressed against the halfling’s throat as she crouched in the brush. “I can see you plain as day.” Damn him and his dark vision, thought Skrie. She had just picked the ring out of the dirt and stuffed it in her belt pouch when Illeryl … Continue reading Narrow Escape
“Don't live down to expectations. Go out there and do something remarkable.” ~Wendy Wasserstein American playwright Wendy Wasserstein was born on this day in 1950.
“The hallmark of successful people is that they are always stretching themselves to learn new things.” ~Carol S. Dweck American psychologist and educator Carol S. Dweck was born on this day in 1946.
Yesterday marked the second anniversary of the beginning of this journey. On October 18, 2020, First Reader and I were given two hours to pack what we could fit in four vehicles and get off the mountain. Family members drove up to help us pack and get all of our cars out of harm’s way. … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 110
“If you're not having a good time, find something else that gives you some joy in life.” ~Penny Marshall American actress, director, and producer, Penny Marshall was born on this day in 1943.
“The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.” ~e. e. cummings American poet, painter, essayist, author, and playwright, e. e. cummings was born on this day in 1894.
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