“It's important to be precise about words, because of the thought value of them-they frame and shape so much of the way we understand things.”~Michael Nesmith American musician, songwriter, actor, producer, and novelist Michael Nesmith was born in 1942. Follow me on Facebook @jjshaunauthor.
“Take chances, make mistakes. That's how you grow. Pain nourishes your courage. You have to fail in order to practice being brave.”~Mary Tyler Moore American actress, producer, and social advocate Mary Tyler Moore was born on this day in 1936. Follow me on Facebook @jjshaunauthor.
“When people don't want the best for you, they are not the best for you.”~Gayle King American television personality, author, and broadcast journalist Gayle King was born on this day in 1954. Follow me on Facebook @jjshaunauthor.
“What I've come to learn is that the world is never saved in grand messianic gestures, but in the simple accumulation of gentle, soft, almost invisible acts of compassion.”~Chris Abani Nigerian-American author Chris Abani was born on this day in 1966. Follow me on Facebook @jjshaunauthor.
Happy Holidays everyone. This past week was eventful for a change. We talked with a loan officer regarding our loan. Even though we just took two steps back, we have a “reason” for the setback. The latest loan officer (we get a new person every time the paperwork goes back and forth) informed us that … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 65
“Christmas isn't a season. It's a feeling.”~Edna Ferber Happy Holidays to one and all. May you and yours have a bright and joyful day. Follow me on Facebook @jjshaunauthor.
“Life has a way of creeping up on us.”~Stephanie Ruhle NBC News Senior Business correspondent Stephanie Ruhle was born on this day in 1975. Follow me on Facebook @jjshaunauthor.
“It all depends on you. If you want it to be different, it will be different. Don't look at the world with your eyes but with your heart.”~Avi American author Avi was born on this day in 1937. Follow me on Facebook @jjshaunauthor.
“Look inside yourself for the answers—you're the only one who knows what's best for you. Everybody else is only guessing.”~Charles de Lint Canadian writer Charles de Lint was born on this day in 1951. Follow me on Facebook @jjshaunauthor.
“If you have an opportunity to use your voice you should use it.”~Samuel L. Jackson American actor and producer Samuel L. Jackson was born on this day in 1948. Follow me on Facebook @jjshaunauthor.
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