“But silence is where victims dwell.” ~Nelly Sachs German-Swedish poet and playwright Nelly Sachs was born on this day in 1891.
Random Quote for December 09, 2022
“Just an hour with you, and I understand why we had to meet.” ~Joan Armatrading Kittitian-English singer-songwriter and guitarist Joan Armatrading was born on this day in 1950.
Random Quote for December 08, 2022
“We all of us deserve happiness or none of us does.” ~Mary Gordon American writer Mary Gordon was born on this day in 1949.
Investigating the Cultists
The party headed back toward the village, approaching from the west. Sitting atop a hill overlooking the town, they saw very little activity at first. Three men were dragged into the courtyard under guard a quarter candle later. They watched as the guards backed away when a priest in black and red robes appeared. “Wonder … Continue reading Investigating the Cultists
Random Quote for December 06, 2022
“We mostly spend [our] lives conjugating three verbs: to Want, to Have, and to Do… forgetting that none of these verbs have any ultimate significance, except so far as they are transcended by and included in, the fundamental verb, to Be.” ~Evelyn Underhill English poet, writer, pacifist, and mystic Evelyn Underhill was born on this … Continue reading Random Quote for December 06, 2022
Random Quote for December 05, 2022
“Choose love not in the shallows but in the deep.” ~Christina Rossetti English writer Christina Rossetti was born on this day in 1830.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 121
Nothing happened this week except for more frigid weather and snow. Mr. Contractor is still waiting to hear from Ms. SalesRep, saying she found someone to drag our house up the hill. Overnight temperatures have dropped into the teens and single digits, so the slab will get poured after the house is set. Happy, happy, … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 121
Random Quote for December 03, 2022
“I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence but it comes from within. It is there all the time.” ~Anna Freud British psychoanalyst of Austrian-Jewish descent, Anna Freud was born on this day in 1895.
Random Quote for December 02, 2022
“Don’t let your habits become handcuffs.” ~Elizabeth Berg American novelist Elizabeth Berg was born on this day in 1948.
I Did A Thing
I spent the month of November writing a novel. That’s right, I participated in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), and this year, I won! To win, I needed to write 50,000 words in November. I am among thousands who “win” every year. The goal is not to be the first or the best; the goal … Continue reading I Did A Thing
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