“It’s the people who seem weak who are always surprisingly strong, and the ones who seem strong who are unexpectedly weak.”~Lisa Jewell British author Lisa Jewell was born on this day in 1968.
Random Quote for July 18, 2022
“I've never seen any life transformation that didn’t begin with the person in question finally getting tired of their own bullshit.”~Elizabeth Gilbert American journalist and author Elizabeth Gilbert was born on this day in 1969.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 94
Just when we thought our rebuilding couldn’t get any more f#-ed up than it was—it did. 🤬 This week we heard from the building department that a request was sent to our builder and contractor asking for additional information. The email is dated June 28. They have yet to receive that information. So, more delays. … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 94
Random Quote for July 16, 2022
“For once a thing is known, it can never be unknown. It can only be forgotten.”~Anita Brookner English novelist and art historian Anita Brookner was born on this day in 1928.
Random Quote for July 15, 2022
“I would rather be a rebel than a slave.”~Emmeline Pankhurst English political activist Emmeline Pankhurst was born on this day in 1858.
Summer Fun
July is my favorite month of the year. I’m a summer baby, and I love the sun, but it’s not just that. It’s also the month I get to spend with the grandkids that live in another state. 😊 They are at the fun age where they’re old enough to play most games but young … Continue reading Summer Fun
Getting to Know New Characters
(C) 2020, JJ Shaun As our online Dungeons & Dragons group became more cohesive and took more risks, I decided to create a “just in case Skrie dies” character. (Skrie is the halfling healer with more than a pinch of rogue that I play in our game.) When I created this new character, I chose … Continue reading Getting to Know New Characters
Random Quote for July 12, 2022
“Life isn't about finding yourself; it’s about creating yourself. So live the life you imagined.”~Henry David Thoreau American naturalist, essayist, poet, and philosopher Henry David Thoreau was born on this day in 1817.
Random Quote for July 11, 2022
“If you've not been loved as a child, you don't know how to love a child.”~Jane Gardam English writer of children's and adult fiction Jane Gardam was born on this day in 1928.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 93
It’s broken record time—still no progress on our home. We continue to wait for the county to complete the permit process. We did make it up one day this week to whack some of the more noxious weeds and talk to our contractor, G.H., about the cistern. As we trekked up through the grass, G.H. … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 93
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