“Fear is a question. What are you afraid of and why? Our fears are a treasure house of self-knowledge if we explore them.” ~Marilyn French American feminist author, lecturer, and professor, Marilyn French was born on this day in 1929.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 119
Work on the house is going slowly. Mr. Contractor has been steadily moving dirt and burying the back side of the basement. His goal still is to have the basement ready to receive the house by the last week of November. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunLeveling the area above the house. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunThe window … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 119
Random Quote for November 19, 2022
“Words can destroy. What we call each other ultimately becomes what we think of each other, and it matters.” ~Jeane Kirkpatrick American diplomat and political scientist, Jeane Kirkpatrick was born on this day in 1926.
Random Quote for November 18, 2022
“There isn’t a single human being who hasn’t plenty to cry over, and the trick is to make the laughs outweigh the tears.” ~Dorothy Dix American journalist and columnist, Dorothy Dix was born on this day in 1861.
Random Quote for November 17, 2022
“I'm not violent, I don't believe in killing people, but standing up for yourself, speaking out against injustice, is another form of vengeance.” ~Eva Gabrielsson Swedish architect, author, political activist, and feminist, Eva Gabrielsson was born on this day in 1953.
The Road to Nemeademore
The following morning began early as the group rose with the dawn. Packing their meager belongings, the party trudged down the stairs for a morning bite before heading toward Geordo’s camp. Less than a candlemark after waking, Malusk and Theren found themselves hiking alongside the wagon. Skrie sat on Malusk’s shoulders. The party traveled in … Continue reading The Road to Nemeademore
Random Quote for November 15, 2022
“The heart that gives, gathers.” ~Marianne Moore American modernist poet, critic, translator, and editor, Marianne Moore was born on this day in 1887.
Random Quote for November 14, 2022
“The earth we abuse and the living things we kill will, in the end, take their revenge; for in exploiting their presence we are diminishing our future.” ~Marya Mannes American writer and critic Marya Mannes was born on this day in 1904.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 118
First Reader and I drove up to the property yesterday afternoon to see how the house was coming along. Mr. Contractor was busy backfilling the west side of the basement. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunMr. Contractor backfilling dirt. It was a pleasant surprise to find him working on a frigid Saturday, moving dirt from one of … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 118
Random Quote for November 12, 2022
“Progress is the victory of a new thought over old superstitions.” ~Elizabeth Cady Stanton American writer and activist Elizabeth Cady Stanton was born on this day in 1815.
J.J. Shaun 