Airne found the butcher in Ardimon, but it wasn’t the same man she remembered. This man was older than Sedge’s son but nowhere near as old as Sedge. “I don’t see Sedge,” she said when she entered the shop. “Ach, nae,” he said. “Ol’ Sedge don’ passed it along t’ me when ‘is boy, Simon, … Continue reading Airne’s Return, Part 3
“Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.”~The 14th Dalai Lama The 14th and incumbent Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso was born on this day in 1935.
“Unfettered markets eventually get out of whack.”~David E. Sanger American journalist David E. Sanger was born on this day in 1960.
“If you can go through life without experiencing pain you probably haven’t been born yet.”~Neil Simon American playwright, screenwriter and author Neil Simon was born on this day in 1927.
“Do not let adversity break you. Think of it as a learning experience that will make you stronger.”~Gloria Allred American attorney Gloria Allred was born on this day in 1941.
“Watch out for life … It’s harder than it looks.”~Cynthia Kadohata Japanese American children’s writer Cynthia Kadohata was born on this day in 1956.
“We can’t control what people do or say, even if it’s dumb.”~Lisa Scottoline American author Lisa Scottoline was born on this day in 1955.
The farm was, indeed, abandoned, and had been for some time. Years, if the signs of general disrepair were to be believed. The barn door lying on the ground was among the signs the family no longer lived here. Airne thought back to just before she’d left. Mikiel had run the farm since Pa died, … Continue reading Airne’s Return, Part 2
“The first need of a free people is to define their own terms.”~Stokely Carmichael American activist Stokely Carmichael was born on this day in 1941.
“‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall take flack from both sides.’—Unofficial UN Motto”~Robert Asprin American science fiction and fantasy author, and active fan Robert Asprin was born on this day in 1946.
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