“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.
Random Quote for November 11, 2022
“Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.” ~George S. Patton United States Army General George S. Patton was born on this day in 1885. Today is Armistice Day, celebrated as Veterans Day in the United States and Remembrance Day in the Commonwealth … Continue reading Random Quote for November 11, 2022
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 117
Mr. Contractor continues to move forward. Since it’s mostly just him doing the work, progress is moving slowly but steadily. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunLooking in through the basement window. While the slab is yet to be poured, the downstairs plumbing stubs are in place, and the site awaits inspection ahead of the next step. (C) … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 117
Half-Truths and Job Offers
Jabe grabbed Karl out of the crater that was left by Skrie’s spell and took off into the woods, carrying his son from the scene. “I certainly appreciate your interference in the men’s assault on us,” the old man began. “What,” Skrie whipped around to face their erstwhile employer, “in the name of all the … Continue reading Half-Truths and Job Offers
Random Quote for November 08, 2022
“Life’s under no obligation to give us what we expect.”~Margaret Mitchell American novelist and journalist Margaret Mitchell was born on this day in 1900.
Random Quote for November 07, 2022
“But there are some wounds that can never be healed.” ~Helen Garner Australian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, Helen Garner was born on this day in 1942.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 116
Mr. Contractor has been making steady progress on our construction. He has been moving dirt from areas that will someday contain a garage but will be parking and “toy” storage until that happens. For now, though, it’s our dirt source. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunOur dirt source. Peeking in the downstairs window opening, we could see … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 116
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