“We don’t create a fantasy world to escape reality. We create it to be able to stay.” ~Lynda Barry American cartoonist Lynda Barry was born on this day in 1956.
“We don’t create a fantasy world to escape reality. We create it to be able to stay.” ~Lynda Barry American cartoonist Lynda Barry was born on this day in 1956.
“Petty laws breed great crimes.” ~Ouida English novelist Ouida was born on this day in 1839.
Where did 2023 go? We brought the year in at a mountain resort. For 2024, we’ll stay in as we settle into the new home and recover from the cooties. A lot has happened since that trip. We applied for (and finally received) a disaster loan from the state. The transport company delivered our house … Continue reading Reflecting on 2023
“I’m not religious in any formal sense, not in any God sense.” ~Al Purdy Canadian free verse poet Al Purdy was born on this day in 1918.
“I think what happens is when you have fear, fear translates into hatred.” ~Christine Leunens New Zealand-Belgian novelist Christine Leunens was born on this day in 1964.
“Science is not a boy’s game, it’s not a girl’s game. It’s everyone’s game. It’s about where we are and where we’re going. Space travel benefits us here on Earth. And we ain’t stopped yet. There’s more exploration to come.” ~Nichelle Nichols American actress, singer and dancer Nichelle Nichols was born on this day in … Continue reading Random Quote for December 28, 2023
“Our civic society is really all we have by way of nationhood.” ~Cokie Roberts American journalist and author Cokie Roberts was born on this day in 1943.
“Every day holds the possibility of a miracle.” ~Elizabeth David British cookery writer Elizabeth David was born on this day in 1913.
“Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” ~Winston Churchill Merry Christmas to one and all. May you and yours have a bright and joyful day.
As the new year begins, you’ll see some changes in the Tavern Tales. Quotes will continue to fill the void on days I have nothing to say, or life has overwhelmed me to distraction. Sundays, you’ll see more of the stories I have written and polished. I posted some of those stories on this site … Continue reading Changes on the Horizon
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