“Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, . . . neither persons nor property will be safe.” ~Frederick Douglass American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman Frederick Douglass was born circa 1817 or 1818.
“Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, . . . neither persons nor property will be safe.” ~Frederick Douglass American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman Frederick Douglass was born circa 1817 or 1818.
“All dogs seem to be great linguists, according to their owners. They always understand every word that’s said to them.” ~Susan Ertz Anglo-American writer Susan Ertz was born on this day in 1887.
The following day, the group had a hot breakfast, cleaned out their temporary shelter, gathered their gear, and headed to the village. “You survived!” said Jorund, running up to the group. “After a fashion,” said Skrie. “I’m afraid the cultists weren’t kind to the village.” “Ye again,” said Sheriff Varla, approaching the growing knot of … Continue reading Return To Suncall
“Literature is a textually transmitted disease, normally contracted in childhood.” ~Jane Yolen American fantasy, science fiction, and children’s author Jane Yolen was born on this day in 1939.
“Before you can be anything, you have to be yourself. That’s the hardest thing to find.” ~E. L. Konigsburg American writer and illustrator E. L. Konigsburg was born on this day in 1930.
“Chivalry isn’t dead. It’s just no longer gender-based.” ~Letitia Baldrige American etiquette expert, public relations executive, and author Letitia Baldrige was born on this day in 1926.
“Travel enables us to enrich our lives with new experiences, to enjoy and to be educated, to learn respect for foreign cultures, to establish friendships, and above all to contribute to international cooperation and peace throughout the world.” ~Jules Verne French novelist, poet, and playwright Jules Verne was born on this day in 1828.
“It does not so much matter what happens. It is what one does when it happens that really counts.” ~Laura Ingalls Wilder American writer Laura Ingalls Wilder was born on this day in 1867.
“Life can give everything to whoever tries to understand and is willing to receive new knowledge.” ~Pramoedya Ananta Toer Indonesian author of novels, short stories, essays, polemics, and histories of his homeland and its people Pramoedya Ananta Toer was born on this day in 1925.
As Malusk rushed everyone except Garrick through the door, the priestess and her giant spider attacked. “You have meddled for the last time, Horc!” screamed the Drow, seeing the party disappear into the tomb. Skrie watched as the priestess whispered another spell, no doubt hoping to prevent the party from returning the artifacts. A noxious … Continue reading The Lady of Light
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