“We are the spirit, the collective conscience. We create the pain, and suffering, and beauty in this world.”~Tracy Chapman American singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman was born on this day in 1964.
“We are the spirit, the collective conscience. We create the pain, and suffering, and beauty in this world.”~Tracy Chapman American singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman was born on this day in 1964.
“You never find yourself until you face the truth.”~Pearl Bailey American actress and singer Pearl Bailey was born on this day in 1918.
We didn’t get much in the way of snow this week. Yay? The weather has been downright pleasant this week, for March. Which is good, because we had a framily (you know, a friend that’s become family) member (Hi, ML) fly in for a visit. We took a day and drove up to Estes Park … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 26
“The point is not to pay back kindness but to pass it on.”~Julia Alvarez Dominican-American poet, novelist, and essayist Julia Alvarez was born on this day in 1950.
“Whatever we are we belong together. Wherever we are, we will find each other. Whoever we are we are forever one.”~Leonard Nimoy American actor, film director, photographer, author, singer, and songwriter Leonard Nimoy was born on this day in 1931.
“Trying to grow up is hurting. You make mistakes. You try to learn from them, and when you don't, it hurts even more.”~Aretha Franklin American singer, songwriter, actress, pianist, and civil rights activist Aretha Franklin was born on this day in 1942.
“Greatness is not measured by what a man or woman accomplishes, but by the opposition he or she has overcome to reach his goals.”~Dorothy Height African American civil rights and women's rights activist Dorothy Height was born on this day in 1912.
“Even the smallest thing can be enough to encourage someone who has decided to give up hope.”~Elizabeth Ann Scarborough American writer of science fiction and fantasy and Registered Nurse Elizabeth Ann Scarborough was born on this day in 1947.
“The more the heart is nourished with happiness, the more it is insatiable.”~Gabrielle Roy Canadian author Gabrielle Roy was born on this day in 1909.
Happy Spring! As usual, springtime in the Rockies is always a gamble. Last weekend’s snowstorm started slow but picked up steam as the weekend came to a close. Our “paltry” two feet of snow piled up to more than three feet in town and drifts that covered cars in the northern foothills. And this was … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 25
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