“Finding opportunity is a matter of believing it’s there.” ~Barbara Corcoran American businesswoman, investor, syndicated columnist, and television personality Barbara Corcoran was born on this day in 1949.

“Finding opportunity is a matter of believing it’s there.” ~Barbara Corcoran American businesswoman, investor, syndicated columnist, and television personality Barbara Corcoran was born on this day in 1949.
“We tend to think of meditation in only one way. But life itself is a meditation.” ~Raul Juliá Puerto Rican actor Raul Juliá was born on this day in 1940.
Last week, I attended a free online fantasy writing conference hosted by ProWritingAid. It included topics that applied to the stage of my novel that I presently face. (Yes, there were a lot of sales pitches for the products that were showcased, but I’ve learned to say ‘no.’ The caveat being that I took advantage … Continue reading Editing My Novel… For the Third Time
“If you have a passion for it, then stop wishing and just do it.” ~Wanda Sykes American stand-up comedian, actress, and writer Wanda Sykes was born on this day in 1964.
“The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark.” ~Michelangelo Italian sculptor, painter, architect, and poet of the High Renaissance Michelangelo was born on this day in 1475.
Early the next morning, Skrie headed to the common room to the aroma of coffee, bacon, sausage, and fresh bread permeating the inn. Della was at the bar, getting ready for the morning breakfast. She looked up as Skrie entered. “Good morning, Miss Skrie,” she said. “Breakfast ain’t quite ready. Would ye like some cider, … Continue reading Kidnapped
“Gender is between your ears and not between your legs.” ~Chaz Bono American writer, musician, and actor Chaz Bono was born on this day in 1969.
“You can’t change the world, you can only change yourself.” ~Beatrice Wood American artist and studio potter Beatrice Wood was born on this day in 1893.
“Not enough people in this world are happy.” ~Karen Carpenter American singer and drummer Karen Carpenter was born on this day in 1950.
“It is the still, small voice that the soul heeds, not the deafening blasts of doom.” ~William Dean Howells American realist novelist, literary critic, and playwright William Dean Howells was born on this day in 1837.
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