“People genuinely happy in their choices seem less often tempted to force them on other people than those who feel martyred and broken by their lives.”~Jane Rule Canadian author Jane Rule was born on this day in 1931.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 78
For the past several months, the federal paperwork regarding our new home has said “manufactured,” not “modular.” Not only were we perplexed as to why, but that one word was screwing up our entire closing. Friday, we found out why. At the end of 2021, we had requested an increase in our loan due to … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 78
Random Quote for March 26, 2022
“We don't accomplish anything in this world alone… and whatever happens is the result of the whole tapestry of one's life and all the weavings of individual threads form one to another that creates something.”~Sandra Day O'Connor American retired attorney, politician, and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Sandra Day O'Connor … Continue reading Random Quote for March 26, 2022
Random Quote for March 25, 2022
“Far too many people are looking for the right person, instead of trying to be the right person.”~Gloria Steinem American feminist journalist, writer, and social-political activist Gloria Steinem was born on this day in 1934.
Random Quote for March 24, 2022
“There's something beautiful about finding one's innermost thoughts in another.”~Olive Schreiner South African author, novelist, suffragist, political activist anti-war campaigner, and intellectual Olive Schreiner was born on this day in 1855.
Looking Back
Meegan Redoak is a character who has lived with me since the mid-1980s. I began writing her story when I returned from my first WestPac cruise while in the US Navy in 1986. I picked my first ever computer, an Apple-IIe clone, while on liberty in South Korea. When I returned stateside, I began writing. … Continue reading Looking Back
Random Quote for March 22, 2022
“Doing what you were born to do … That's the way to be happy.”~Agnes Martin American abstract painter Agnes Martin was born on this day in 1912.
Random Quote for March 21, 2022
“Of one thing I am certain, the body is not the measure of healing, peace is the measure.”~Phyllis McGinley American children’s author and poet Phyllis McGinley was born on this day in 1905.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 77
It’s been a week of mixed emotions. We contacted a title company so we could get our loan processed. Then we find out that there is a glitch (of course there is, because why the hell not?). Just like the home builder had their arm twisted to work with the government, I have a feeling … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 77
Random Quote for March 19, 2022
“A general truth is to have a good sense of humor. Roll with the punches of life’s ups and downs. Laughing at yourself always helps.”~Jill Abramson American author, journalist, editor, and academic Jill Abramson was born on this day in 1954.
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