I think we discovered one reason we are still unhomed. And the subtle homophobia infuriates me. We met with Mr. Contractor and the Sub he hired to do the bulk of the basement construction work about getting the decks done. Because the house is on a slope, we need three decks, each at a different … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 155
“The ground we walk on, the plants and creatures, the clouds above constantly dissolving into new formations—each gift of nature possessing its own radiant energy, bound together by cosmic harmony.” ~Ruth Bernhard German-born American photographer Ruth Bernhard was born on this day in 1905.
“We do not need, and indeed never will have, all the answers before we act … It is often through taking action that we can discover some of them.” ~Charlotte Bunch American feminist author and organizer Charlotte Bunch was born on this day in 1944.
“It’s choice—not chance—that determines your destiny.” ~Jean Nidetch American business entrepreneur Jean Nidetch was born on this day in 1923.
“To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.” ~François Mauriac French novelist, dramatist, critic, poet, and journalist François Mauriac was born on this day in 1885.
“The expert at anything was once a beginner.” ~Helen Hayes American actress Helen Hayes was born on this day in 1900.
“Memories are precious … they help tell us who we are.” ~Katherine Applegate American young adult and children’s fiction writer Katherine Applegate was born on this day in 1956.
This week was a sh!t-show. When the finishing crew began to seal and drywall the seams where the halves meet, they discovered the walls did not meet flush. We can’t determine if the problem happened because the house sat on the sales lot for so long, almost tumbled off the mountain, or if the set … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 154
“Power is being able to say complete and utter nonsense and have it be believed, powerlessness is where no matter how much cogent evidence and proof one has, to not be believed.” ~Catharine MacKinnon American feminist legal scholar, activist, and author Catharine MacKinnon was born on this day in 1946.
“I couldn’t have made it without knowing how to use laughter to get from one day to the next.” ~Shana Alexander American journalist Shana Alexander was born on this day in 1925.
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