“Fear can make you do more wrong than hate or jealousy… fear makes you always, always hold something back.”~Philip K. Dick(1976). “Flow my tears, the policeman said” American science fiction writer Philip K. Dick was born on this day in 1928. Follow me on Facebook @jjshaunauthor
“People always think that happiness is a faraway thing … something complicated and hard to get. Yet, what little things can make it up.”~Betty Smith American author Betty Smith was born on this day in 1896. Follow me on Facebook @jjshaunauthor
“Dreams: the place most of us get what we need.”~Amy Hempel American short-story writer and journalist Amy Hempel was born on this day in 1951. Follow me on Facebook @jjshaunauthor
“Do not try to do extraordinary things but do ordinary things with intensity.”~Emily Carr Canadian artist and writer Emily Carr was born on this day in 1871. Follow me on Facebook @jjshaunauthor
It’s been another week of stagnation. The only progress we’ve made is crossing names off our Christmas list. Winter has finally arrived—sort of. Our area hasn’t had any snow to speak of, but the temperatures have sure plummeted. Morning walks now include bundling up with multiple layers, gloves, and earmuffs. If the temps get much … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 63
“Let us go forth with fear and courage and rage to save the world.”~Grace Paley American short story author, poet, teacher, and political activist Grace Paley was born on this day in 1922.
“Power. Intoxicating. Like a fine wine.”~Cornelia Funke (2010). “Reckless”, p.44, Hachette UK German children’s fiction author Cornelia Funke was born on this day in 1958.
“I have learned that there is more power in a good strong hug than in a thousand meaningful words.”~Ann Hood American novelist and short-story writer Ann Hood was born on this day in 1956.
“Sharing is sometimes more demanding than giving.”~Mary Catherine Bateson American writer and cultural anthropologist Mary Catherine Bateson was born on this day in 1939.
“Discomfort is always a necessary part of enlightenment.”~Pearl Cleage African-American playwright, essayist, novelist, poet, and political activist Pearl Cleage was born on this day in 1948.
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