“Of the many things we have done to democracy in the past, the worst has been the indignity of taking it for granted.”~Max Lerner Russian Empire-born American journalist and educator Max Lerner was born on this day in 1902.
Author: JJ Shaun
Random Quote for December 19, 2024
“It’s incumbent on good public servants to maintain their voices and originality of thinking.”~Ronan Farrow American journalist Ronan Farrow was born on this day in 1987.
Random Quote for December 18, 2024
“The truth is that every news channel is a variant of the other and the difference is one of degree.”~Barkha Dutt Indian television journalist and author Barkha Dutt was born on this day in 1971.
Random Quote for December 17, 2024
“It is interesting to note that everyone has a different take on the world, a different opinion, and given the same inputs have completely different outputs.”~Penelope Fitzgerald British novelist, poet, essayist, and biographer Penelope Fitzgerald was born on this day in 1916.
Random Quote for December 16, 2024
“You never know when the best day of your life is going to be.”~Lesley Stahl American television journalist Lesley Stahl was born on this day in 1941.
Exploring Irewick, Part Two
In the morning, the group took advantage of their full coin purses. After looking at horses, and learning how much gold they’d need to take care of the beasts, they find a tavern for lunch. A young entertainer played a lute in one corner. Some time before their meal arrived, they overheard an argument between … Continue reading Exploring Irewick, Part Two
Random Quote for December 14, 2024
“The sight of one’s own heart is degrading; people are not meant to look inward—that’s why they’ve been given bodies, to hide their souls.”~Shirley Jackson American writer Shirley Jackson was born on this day in 1916.
Random Quote for December 13, 2024
“Threats are the last resort of a man with no vocabulary.”~Tamora Pierce American writer Tamora Pierce was born on this day in 1954.
Random Quote for December 12, 2024
“There are no rules. That is how art is born, how breakthroughs happen. Go against the rules or ignore the rules. That is what invention is about.”~Helen Frankenthaler American abstract expressionist painter Helen Frankenthaler was born on this day in 1928.
Random Quote for December 11, 2024
“I believe staying young at heart is all in one’s personal attitude… you can’t instill that in anyone.”~Rita Moreno American actress, dancer, and singer Rita Moreno was born on this day in 1931.
J.J. Shaun 