“Life, is not a having and a getting, but a being and a becoming.”~Myrna Loy American film, television, and stage actress Myrna Loy was born on this day in 1905.
Random Quote for August 1, 2022
“Life, for all its agonies…is exciting and beautiful, amusing and artful and endearing…and whatever is to come after it—we shall not have this life again.”~Rose Macaulay English writer Rose Macaulay was born on this day in 1881.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 96
We are stuck in limbo as we wait for others to provide the proper paperwork to the county. At this point, we’re waiting on one bit of engineering information. I think the building department is ready to issue our permit after receiving it. The storms that soaked the central United States brought more flooding to … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 96
Random Quote for July 30, 2022
“The only person with you all your life is you. Your parents die. Things inside you die — illusions, gushes of personality. Only you can sort yourself out. Yourself may not be all you need, but it’s all you’ve got.”~Kate Bush English singer, songwriter, pianist, dancer, and record producer Kate Bush was born on this … Continue reading Random Quote for July 30, 2022
Random Quote for July 29, 2022
“As long as you live, it is never too late to make amends. Take my advice, child. Don’t waste your precious life with regrets and sorrow. Find a way to make right what was wrong, and then move on.”~Karen Hesse American author Karen Hesse was born on this day in 1952.
Random Quote for July 28, 2022
“Don’t be afraid of death; be afraid of an unlived life. You don’t have to live forever, you just have to live.”~Natalie Babbitt American writer and children's book illustrator Natalie Babbitt was born on this day in 1932.
The Cost of Naivete
Most of the characters I write start off young and (mostly) innocent. They have experience in some areas of debauchery, but not much. Like most young adults, they think they know it all until they learn that their knowledge is incomplete at best and harmful at worst. In this excerpt of Lyryk’s story, she is … Continue reading The Cost of Naivete
Random Quote for July 26, 2022
“You write your life story by the choices you make.”~Helen Mirren English actor Helen Mirren was born on this day in 1945.
Random Quote for July 25, 2022
“I eventually realized that good things wouldn't happen to me if I didn't make the right choices.”~Melissa Marr American author Melissa Marr was born on this day in 1972.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 95
We remain optimistic, even though our building permit is still wrapped in red tape. Despite the delays, our contractor is doing as much prep as he’s allowed without a permit. This way, when we finally score that Golden Ticket, he has everything in place and can get started. In the meantime, we spend a day … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 95
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