“Don't listen to those who say YOU CAN’T. Listen to the voice inside yourself that says, I CAN.”~Shirley Chisholm American politician, educator, and author Shirley Chisholm was born on this day in 1924.
Random Quote for November 29, 2021
“The process of spotting fear and refusing to obey it is the source of all true empowerment.”~Martha Beck American author, life coach, and speaker Martha Beck was born on this day in 1962.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 61
We spent this past week waiting for a phone call that, of course, didn’t come. The next step in our loan takes us backward a couple of steps. Our application has been resubmitted to a loan officer, who will refer us to another loss verifier. Part of the reason is the estimates are coming in … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 61
Random Quote for November 27, 2021
“If we don't change, we don't grow. If we don't grow, we are not really living.”~Gail Sheehy American author, journalist, and lecturer Gail Sheehy was born on this day in 1936.
Random Quote for November 26, 2021
“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
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