“Don’t sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them.” ~Madam C. J. Walker African American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist Madam C. J. Walker was born on this day in 1867.
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Random Quote for December 22, 2023
“People should always mind their own business. More trouble is caused in this world by interference than any other single thing.” ~Charlotte Lamb English novelist Charlotte Lamb was born on this day in 1937.
Random Quote for December 21, 2023
“Dare to dream… and when you dream, dream big.” ~Henrietta Szold American-born Jewish Zionist leader and founder of Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Henrietta Szold was born on this day in 1860.
Random Quote for December 20, 2023
“Alternate history fascinates me, as it fascinates all novelists, because ‘What if?’ is the big thing.” ~Kate Atkinson English writer Kate Atkinson was born on this day in 1951.
Random Quote for December 19, 2023
“When you reach the top, you should remember to send the elevator back down for the others.” ~Édith Piaf French singer Édith Piaf was born on this day in 1915.
Random Quote for December 18, 2023
“In my opinion, right up there with free public schools, our free public library system is what makes citizenship possible, even what makes America great.” ~Karen DeCrow American attorney, author, activist, and feminist Karen DeCrow was born on this day in 1937.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 165
This is the last post of our journey to rebuild as the dream has finally come to fruition. As we gather our belongings in one place and sort through all that’s been donated, gifted, and purchased, we still have a lot of work ahead of us. What we can’t use, or have multiples of, we … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 165
Random Quote for December 16, 2023
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” ~Margaret Mead American cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead was born on this day in 1901.
Random Quote for December 15, 2023
“It takes but one person, one moment, one conviction, to start a ripple of change.” ~Donna Brazile American political strategist, campaign manager, and political analyst Donna Brazile was born on this day in 1959.
Random Quote for December 14, 2023
“Where there is no novelty, there can be no curiosity.” ~Aphra Behn English playwright, poet, prose writer, and translator Aphra Behn was born on this day in 1640.
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