We are stuck in limbo as we wait for others to provide the proper paperwork to the county. At this point, we’re waiting on one bit of engineering information. I think the building department is ready to issue our permit after receiving it. The storms that soaked the central United States brought more flooding to … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 96
“The only person with you all your life is you. Your parents die. Things inside you die — illusions, gushes of personality. Only you can sort yourself out. Yourself may not be all you need, but it’s all you’ve got.”~Kate Bush English singer, songwriter, pianist, dancer, and record producer Kate Bush was born on this … Continue reading Random Quote for July 30, 2022
“As long as you live, it is never too late to make amends. Take my advice, child. Don’t waste your precious life with regrets and sorrow. Find a way to make right what was wrong, and then move on.”~Karen Hesse American author Karen Hesse was born on this day in 1952.
“Don’t be afraid of death; be afraid of an unlived life. You don’t have to live forever, you just have to live.”~Natalie Babbitt American writer and children's book illustrator Natalie Babbitt was born on this day in 1932.
Most of the characters I write start off young and (mostly) innocent. They have experience in some areas of debauchery, but not much. Like most young adults, they think they know it all until they learn that their knowledge is incomplete at best and harmful at worst. In this excerpt of Lyryk’s story, she is … Continue reading The Cost of Naivete
“You write your life story by the choices you make.”~Helen Mirren English actor Helen Mirren was born on this day in 1945.
“I eventually realized that good things wouldn't happen to me if I didn't make the right choices.”~Melissa Marr American author Melissa Marr was born on this day in 1972.
We remain optimistic, even though our building permit is still wrapped in red tape. Despite the delays, our contractor is doing as much prep as he’s allowed without a permit. This way, when we finally score that Golden Ticket, he has everything in place and can get started. In the meantime, we spend a day … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 95
“A line, once crossed, can never be uncrossed.”~Nancy Mairs American author Nancy Mairs was born on this day in 1943.
“Happiness is not a matter of events; it depends upon the tides of the mind.”~Alice Meynell British writer, poet, editor, critic, and suffragist Alice Meynell was born on this day in 1847.
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