"You know it's love when all you want is that person to be happy, even if you're not part of their happiness."~Julia Roberts American actress and producer Julia Roberts was born on this day in 1967.
Random Quote for October 27, 2020
"I dream too much, work too little."~Sylvia Plath, (2011). “The Journals of Sylvia Plath”, p.542, Faber & Faber American poet, novelist, and short-story writer Sylvia Plath was born on this day in 1932.
Random Quote for October 24, 2020
"Giving orders you know won't be obeyed is one of the best ways I know to destroy your own authority."~David Weber (2014). “Safehold Boxed Set 1: Off Armageddon Reef, By Schism Rent Asunder, and By Heresies Distressed”, p.1045, Macmillan American science fiction and fantasy author David Weber was born on this day in 1952.
Random Quote for October 23, 2020
"As my father used to tell me, the only true sign of success in life is being able to do for a living that which makes you happy.""Weird" Al Yankovic American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, satirist, actor, music video director, and author "Weird" Al Yankovic was born on this day in 1959.
Evacuation Day 8
Two days ago, we received news that half of our neighborhood was consumed by wildfire, including our humble abode. (C) 2020, JJ ShaunOur home. October 5, 2020 First Reader and I have spent the last few days waiting and wondering what was going on. We've been denied entry to our community daily because of the … Continue reading Evacuation Day 8
Random Quote for October 21, 2020
"Grieving, like being blind, is a strange business; you have to learn how to do it. We seek company in mourning, but after the early bursts of tears, after the praises have been spoken, and the good days remembered, and the lament cried, and the grave closed, there is no company in grief. It is … Continue reading Random Quote for October 21, 2020
Evacuation Day 6
First Reader and I tried to get to our home today and were turned back. We were told the conditions were still too unpredictable to allow entry. As of this post, we still do not know how much of our community survived. Next: Evacuation day 6
Random Quote for October 19, 2020
"Take care, be kind, be considerate of other people and other species, and be loving."~John Lithgow American actor, musician, poet, author, and singer John Lithgow was born on this day in 1945.
Evacuation Day 4
First Reader and I are going on our fifth day of home displacement. After an already tense few days, we learned that the fire roared through our community yesterday. As of this posting, we have no idea whether or not we still have a home to which to return. We are keeping a positive outlook, … Continue reading Evacuation Day 4
Random Quote for October 17, 2020
Don't let anyone rob you of your imagination, your creativity, or your curiosity. It's your place in the world; it's your life. Go on and do all you can with it, and make it the life you want to live.Mae Jemison American engineer, physician, and former NASA astronaut Mae Jemison was born on this day … Continue reading Random Quote for October 17, 2020
