A lot can happen in a few days. The first round of cement has been poured, and the frost wall is in. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunThe frost wall on Wednesday. The forms for the basement went up at the end of the week. They are ready for the next stage — pouring the cement. (C) … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 106
“We may differ widely in environments, education, learning, knowledge, or lack of it, and in our personalities, our likes and dislikes. But if we set ourselves the task, we’ll find a meeting place somehow and somewhere.” ~Faith Baldwin American novelist Faith Baldwin was born on this day in 1893.
“You don’t have to think about love; you either feel it or you don’t.” ~Laura Esquivel Mexican novelist, screenwriter, and politician, Laura Esquivel was born on this day in 1950.
The forms for the footings are down, and the first inspection has been performed. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunThe forms for the frost wall and the footers. Yesterday, concrete for the frost wall and footers went in. According to our subcontractor, they should be done pouring the forms by the end of next week. (C) 2022, … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 105
Skrie and Malusk circled Geordo’s camp, looking for tracks to tell them which direction the kidnappers might have taken. “This way,” said Skrie, half a candlemark later. They found a path to the west of the wagon. One set of footprints, followed by two more—a collection of smaller prints and one almost as big as … Continue reading Finding the Runaway
“Silence always gives consent.” ~Myrtle Reed American author, poet, journalist, and philanthropist Myrtle Reed was born on this day in 1874.
“Whatever you love is beautiful; love comes first, beauty follows. The greater your capacity for love, the more beauty you find in the world.” ~Jane Smiley American novelist Jane Smiley was born on this day in 1949.
The countdown begins. Tomorrow is the day our house construction is supposed to start. Last week, First Reader, Best Riding Buddy, and I took a motorcycle ride up to see our new home one more time and pinch ourselves again to make it feel real. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunFirst Reader by the front half of … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 104
“To experience sublime natural beauty is to confront the total inadequacy of language to describe what you see. Words cannot convey the scale of a view that is so stunning it is felt.” ~Eleanor Catton New Zealand novelist and screenwriter Eleanor Catton was born on this day in 1985.
“When all men think alike, no one thinks very much.” ~Walter Lippmann American writer, reporter, and political commentator Walter Lippmann was born on this day in 1889.
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