“Love is a rock against the wind. Not soft like silk and lace.”~Etheridge Knight African-American poet Etheridge Knight was born on this day in 1931.
Random Quote for April 18, 2022
“I always say a tremendous amount of healing is in your own hands.”~Hayley Mills English actress Hayley Mills was born on this day in 1946.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 81
What a week! We’ve been on the phone with an escrow company, our contractor, sales reps, forestry folks, and case managers, trying to wrap up our financing with a pretty red ribbon. Now that the loan language has been fixed, our paperwork is moving fast. We’ve signed and sent the latest note modification to the … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 81
Random Quote for April 16, 2022
“A day without laughter is a day wasted.”~Charlie Chaplin English comic actor, filmmaker, and composer Charlie Chaplin was born on this day in 1889.
Random Quote for April 15, 2022
“Nothing strengthens authority so much as silence.”~Leonardo da Vinci Italian painter, draughtsman, engineer, scientist, theorist, sculptor, and architect Leonardo da Vinci was born on this day in 1452.
Watch Your Diet, Part 2
Last week, I talked about my media diet. Having an active imagination helps a lot. In my mind, I can go from halfling troublemaker to starship captain in a matter of hours. I’ve been a Jedi and a Sith Lord, a fighter and a healer. My imagination is in full bloom while I sip my … Continue reading Watch Your Diet, Part 2
Playing With Character
I have this thing about creating different characters and seeing how they act in various situations. The writing prompts I look at daily help a lot. Sometimes, the prompt itself brings a story forward. Other times, I need to put more thought into what to write. This story needed a little reflection, and I wanted … Continue reading Playing With Character
Random Quote for April 12, 2022
“The good old days are now.”~Tom Clancy American novelist Tom Clancy was born on this day in 1947.
Random Quote for April 11, 2022
“Two or three things I know for sure, and one of them is that if we are not beautiful to each other, we cannot know beauty in any form.”~Dorothy Allison American writer, poet, and novelist Dorothy Allison was born on this day in 1949.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 80
We made it up to the property again this week. I would have liked to go up more than once, but the wind was more than we wanted to deal with. With winds at 30 mph and gusts topping 55 mph, we didn’t feel like the annoyance would be worth the amount of work we … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 80
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