“I still believe that everyone is beautiful in some way and by seeing the beauty in others we make ourselves more beautiful.” ~Carole King American singer-songwriter and musician Carole King was born on this day in 1942.
“I still believe that everyone is beautiful in some way and by seeing the beauty in others we make ourselves more beautiful.” ~Carole King American singer-songwriter and musician Carole King was born on this day in 1942.
“Weak people talk and do not act, strong people act and keep quiet.” ~Éliphas Lévi French esotericist, poet, and writer Éliphas Lévi was born on this day in 1810.
Lyryk Starsong strummed the tune running through her mind as her horse shambled along the trade road behind the dusty caravan. A storm comes, she heard in her mind. She almost dropped the lute she was playing when she spied Biscuit, the giant dog who sometimes traveled with her since she washed ashore all those … Continue reading Storm Surge
“I’m an ordinary person under extraordinary circumstances.” ~Natalie Cole American singer, songwriter, and actress Natalie Cole was born on this day in 1950.
“Failure is a part of success.” ~Hank Aaron American professional baseball player Hank Aaron was born on this day in 1934.
It’s Thursday night, and I expect my favorite group at the cafe. Bert arrives first, only tonight he’s early. “The usual?” asks my avatar, Stevie. “Yep,” replies Bert. “We’re starting a new campaign tonight, since Aislynn can’t make it,” he explains. “And we have a new player, so I’m going to get her caught up … Continue reading The New Campaign
“Any great change must expect opposition, because it shakes the very foundation of privilege.” ~Lucretia Mott American Quaker, abolitionist, women’s rights activist, and social reformer Lucretia Mott was born on this day in 1793.
“The greatest of all mistakes is to do nothing because you can only do a little. Do what you can.” ~Liz Smith American gossip columnist Liz Smith was born on this day in 1923.
“Contradictions in human character are one of its most consistent notes.” ~Muriel Spark“Loitering with Intent”, p.16, New Directions Publishing Scottish novelist, short story writer, poet, and essayist Muriel Spark was born on this day in 1918.
Today’s word comes from the news. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition an act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government a situation in which a large group of people try to take political control of their own country with violence History From the Middle English insureccion, from Anglo-French, from … Continue reading Wednesday Word for January 31, 2024
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