“Ideas aren’t magical; the only tricky part is holding on to one long enough to get it written down.” ~Lynn Abbey American fantasy author Lynn Abbey was born on this day in 1948.
“Ideas aren’t magical; the only tricky part is holding on to one long enough to get it written down.” ~Lynn Abbey American fantasy author Lynn Abbey was born on this day in 1948.
We have visible progress on the house. (C) 2023, JJ ShaunThe basement, with the new siding and windows. (C) 2023, JJ ShaunThe lower windows and siding. Of course, First Reader and I thought more could have been done, considering what the crews accomplished in one day. (C) 2023, JJ ShaunLooking down the unfinished staircase. (C) … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 151
“Standing still is the fastest way of moving backwards in a rapidly changing world.” ~Lauren Bacall American actress Lauren Bacall was born on this day in 1924.
“A passion for politics stems usually from an insatiable need, either for power, or for friendship and adulation, or a combination of both.” ~Fawn M. Brodie American biographer Fawn M. Brodie was born on this day in 1915.
“All acts performed in the world begin in the imagination.” ~Barbara Grizzuti Harrison American journalist, essayist, and memoirist Barbara Grizzuti Harrison was born on this day in 1934.
“In youth we learn; in age we understand.” ~Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach Austrian writer Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach was born on this day in 1830.
“The best way of forgetting how you think you feel is to concentrate on what you know you know.” ~Mary Stewart British novelist Mary Stewart was born on this day in 1916.
“You may not be able to change the world, but at least you can embarrass the guilty.” ~Jessica Mitford English author Jessica Mitford was born on this day in 1917.
The house has been sitting on the foundation for sixty-three days. Tomorrow, Mr. Sub-Contractor will begin installing the basement windows and siding. (C) 2023, JJ ShaunThe basement windows. (C) 2023, JJ ShaunBasement materials. This coming week, the workers will close in the downstairs and build the stairs from the upper level to the lower level. … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 150
“One of the wonderful things about being ALIVE is that it’s never too late.” ~Phyllis A. Whitney American mystery writer Phyllis A. Whitney was born on this day in 1903.
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