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
“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.
“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.
“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 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
“The heart that gives, gathers.” ~Marianne Moore American modernist poet, critic, translator, and editor, Marianne Moore was born on this day in 1887.
“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.
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
“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.
“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
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