“Compassion is not an option. It’s the key to our survival.” ~Karen Armstrong British author and commentator Karen Armstrong was born on this day in 1944.
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Random Quote for November 13, 2023
“We’re here for a reason. I believe a bit of the reason is to throw little torches out to lead people through the dark.” ~Whoopi Goldberg American actor, comedian, author, and television personality Whoopi Goldberg was born on this day in 1955.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 160
Last Sunday night, we put out messages to the contractors asking when they would finish with their respective portions of our construction. Mr. Contractor let us know that the handrails from the main level to the basement were to be installed on Friday. They weren’t, but the company delivered the materials. (eyeroll) We needed to … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 160
Random Quote for November 11, 2023
“War is the ultimate reality-based horror show.” ~David Hackworth United States Army officer and journalist David Hackworth was born on this day in 1930. Today is Armistice Day, celebrated as Veterans Day in the United States and Remembrance Day in the Commonwealth of Nations. At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh … Continue reading Random Quote for November 11, 2023
Random Quote for November 10, 2023
“Kill the snake of doubt in your soul, crush the worms of fear in your heart, and mountains will move out of your way.” ~Kate Seredy American writer and illustrator of children’s books Kate Seredy was born on this day in 1899.
Random Quote for November 09, 2023
“The basis of social relationships is reciprocity: if you cooperate with others, others will cooperate with you.” ~Carroll Quigley American historian and theorist of the evolution of civilizations Carroll Quigley was born on this day in 1910.
Random Quote for November 08, 2023
“Citizenship is a tough occupation which obliges the citizen to make his own informed opinion and stand by it.” ~Martha Gellhorn American novelist, travel writer, and journalist Martha Gellhorn was born on this day in 1908.
Random Quote for November 07, 2023
“First principle: never to let one’s self be beaten down by persons or by events.” ~Marie Curie Polish and naturalized-French physicist and chemist Marie Curie was born on this day in 1867.
Random Quote for November 06, 2023
“It took me a long time not to judge myself through someone else’s eyes.” ~Sally Field American actress https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sally_Field was born on this day in 1946.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 159
It’s been another busy week as we work on the last of the tasks we need to get into the house. We’re waiting on the last of the prior inspection failures to pass on the second round. After that, we’ll look into what we need for the temporary Certificate of Occupancy. (C) 2023, JJ ShaunThe … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 159
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