“Where the people possess no authority, their rights obtain no respect.”~George Bancroft American historian, statesman, and politician George Bancroft was born on this day in 1800.
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Random Quote for October 02, 2024
“‘American Pie’ speaks to the loss that we feel. That’s why that song has found the niche that it has.”~Don McLean American singer-songwriter and guitarist Don McLean was born on this day in 1945.
Random Quote for October 01, 2024
“Self-awareness is the ability to take an honest look at your life without any attachment to it being right or wrong, good or bad.”~Debbie Ford American self-help author, coach, lecturer, and teacher Debbie Ford was born on this day in 1955.
Random Quote for September 30, 2024
“You don’t have to think about love; you either feel it or you don’t.”~Laura Esquivel Mexican novelist, screenwriter, and politician Laura Esquivel was born on this day in 1950.
Homeward Bound
What a trip! Indeed, the drive into San Diego was the nightmare I expected. The drive south from Big Pine was slick and quick until we reached the outskirts of San Bernardino. Of course, we reached town during the first throes of rush hour. By the time we reached Temecula, I was done. So, we … Continue reading Homeward Bound
Random Quote for September 28, 2024
I do not agree with what you have to say, but I’ll defend to the death your right to say it.”~Evelyn Beatrice Hall English writer Evelyn Beatrice Hall was born on this day in 1868.
Random Quote for September 27, 2024
“If we all tried to make other people’s paths easy, our own feet would have a smooth even place to walk on.”~Myrtle Reed American author, poet, journalist, and philanthropist Myrtle Reed was born on this day in 1874.
Random Quote for September 26, 2024
“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.”~T. S. Eliot British poet, essayist, and playwright T. S. Eliot was born on this day in 1888.
Random Quote for September 25, 2024
“The origin of all power is in the people, and they have an incontestable right to check the creatures of their own creation.”~Mercy Otis Warren American activist poet, playwright, and American Revolution pamphleteer Mercy Otis Warren was born on this day in 1728.
Random Quote for September 24, 2024
“The game of life is a game of boomerangs. Our thoughts, deeds and words return to us sooner or later with astounding accuracy.”~Florence Scovel Shinn American artist and book illustrator Florence Scovel Shinn was born on this day in 1871.
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