“Be yourself. The world worships the original.” ~Ingrid Bergman Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman was born on this day in 1915.
Author: JJ Shaun
Random Quote for August 28, 2023
“I have discovered that my freedom is within me, and nothing can destroy it.” ~Janet Frame New Zealand author Janet Frame was born on this day in 1924.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 148
One thousand, forty-four days. That’s how long First Reader and I have been un-homed. Our contractor has not done a bloody thing since they placed the house on July 10. Wait, I take that back. They sealed the gables in the days following the delivery. Now, we wait for contractors to decide whether the drive … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 148
Random Quote for August 26, 2023
“Be a big person; be generous of spirit; be the person you’d admire.” ~Allegra Huston British-American author, editor, and writer Allegra Huston was born on this day in 1964.
Random Quote for August 25, 2023
“Lack of genius never held anyone back. Only time wasted on resentment and daydreaming can do that.” ~Dorothy Dunnett Scottish novelist Dorothy Dunnett was born on this day in 1923.
Random Quote for August 24, 2023
“Every one of us is different in some way, but for those of us who are more different, we have to put more effort into convincing the less different that we can do the same thing they can, just differently.” ~Marlee Matlin American actress, author, and activist Marlee Matlin was born on this day in … Continue reading Random Quote for August 24, 2023
Random Quote for August 23, 2023
“The minute you make people laugh, you get them to listen.” ~Merrie Spaeth American public relations and communications consultant Merrie Spaeth was born on this day in 1948.
Random Quote for August 22, 2023
“The world needs anger. The world often continues to allow evil because it isn’t angry enough.” ~Bede Jarrett English Dominican friar, Catholic priest, noted historian, and author Bede Jarrett was born on this day in 1881.
Random Quote for August 21, 2023
“Learn to deal with the valleys and the hills will take care of themselves.” ~Count Basie American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer Count Basie was born on this day in 1904.
A Week of Recovery
So, after successfully dodging COVID in South Dakota for the last three years, it caught us. I rode home Monday with a screaming headache, a scratchy throat, and a bit of a dry cough. It could have been allergies, since I neglected to pack an extra night’s worth of my asthma med. I kept my … Continue reading A Week of Recovery
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