“The older you get, the more you realize it's not what happens, but how you deal with it.”~Tina Turner American-born Swiss singer and actress Tina Turner was born on this day in 1939.
A Day of Gratitude
Today is Thanksgiving Day in the United States. It is a day many Americans gather with their families to watch football, give thanks, and gorge themselves on the traditional meal of turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, and all the rest. I spent the first half of my life leaving people behind. It wasn’t until … Continue reading A Day of Gratitude
Random Quote for November 24, 2021
“Nothing in the world is so strong as a kind heart.”~Frances Hodgson Burnett British novelist and playwright Frances Hodgson Burnett was born on this day in 1849.
Random Quote for November 23, 2021
“Life is not so much what you accomplish as what you overcome.”~Robin Roberts American television broadcaster Robin Roberts was born on this day in 1960.
Random Quote for November 22, 2021
“What do we live for, if not to make life less difficult for each other?”~George Eliot English novelist, poet, journalist, translator, and writer George Eliot was born on this day in 1850.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 60
We finally heard about the status of our loan: Hurry up and wait. But now we have until February 2022, so we can breathe until we hear from the next loan officer. Then, it will be a scramble to get the additional ducks lined up. Like I told our case manager, for the A.P.R. on … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 60
Random Quote for November 20, 2021
“A truly living human being cannot remain neutral.”~Nadine Gordimer South African writer and political activist Nadine Gordimer was born on this day in 1923.
Random Quote for November 19, 2021
“If you can have faith in your real self, you'll suffer less. Be bold about who you really are.”~Ann Curry American journalist and photojournalist Ann Curry was born on this day in 1956.
Random Quote for November 18, 2021
“I learned a long time ago that I can't control the challenges the creator sends my way, but I can control the way I think about them and deal with them.”~Wilma Mankiller American Cherokee activist, social worker, community developer, and the first woman elected to serve as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation Wilma Mankiller … Continue reading Random Quote for November 18, 2021
Random Quote for November 17, 2021
“What we need to do is learn to respect and embrace our differences until our differences don't make a difference in how we are treated.”~Yolanda King African American activist Yolanda King was born on this day in 1955.
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