“Do not try to do extraordinary things but do ordinary things with intensity.”~Emily Carr Canadian artist and writer Emily Carr was born on this day in 1871. Follow me on Facebook @jjshaunauthor
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 63
It’s been another week of stagnation. The only progress we’ve made is crossing names off our Christmas list. Winter has finally arrived—sort of. Our area hasn’t had any snow to speak of, but the temperatures have sure plummeted. Morning walks now include bundling up with multiple layers, gloves, and earmuffs. If the temps get much … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 63
Random Quote for December 11, 2021
“Let us go forth with fear and courage and rage to save the world.”~Grace Paley American short story author, poet, teacher, and political activist Grace Paley was born on this day in 1922.
Random Quote for December 10, 2021
“Power. Intoxicating. Like a fine wine.”~Cornelia Funke (2010). “Reckless”, p.44, Hachette UK German children’s fiction author Cornelia Funke was born on this day in 1958.
Random Quote for December 9, 2021
“I have learned that there is more power in a good strong hug than in a thousand meaningful words.”~Ann Hood American novelist and short-story writer Ann Hood was born on this day in 1956.
Random Quote for December 8, 2021
“Sharing is sometimes more demanding than giving.”~Mary Catherine Bateson American writer and cultural anthropologist Mary Catherine Bateson was born on this day in 1939.
Random Quote for December 7, 2021
“Discomfort is always a necessary part of enlightenment.”~Pearl Cleage African-American playwright, essayist, novelist, poet, and political activist Pearl Cleage was born on this day in 1948.
Random Quote for December 6, 2021
“Nothing in life is ever as simple as we imagine.”~Arthur Golden American writer Arthur Golden was born on this day in 1956.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 62
I feel like a broken record. It's been another frustrating week of no progress. With the holidays coming up, I suppose we shouldn't really expect much more than a check-in from our federal loan case manager. The time of year doesn't make the waiting any easier. One way I keep myself busy is by watching … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 62
Random Quote for December 4, 2021
“We all have a fear of the unknown; what one does with that fear will make all the difference in the world.”~Lillian Russell American actress and singer Lillian Russell was born on this day in 1860.
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