The wind howled through the peaks of the southern Dragonspine Mountains, carrying the fury of the coming blizzard. Far below, in a valley nestled between two great ridges, the village of Thorne’s Hollow sat like a topaz on the snow-covered plain. The villagers, accustomed to the harsh weather of winter, were well-prepared for the storm. … Continue reading The Final Storm
“A constitution, as important as it is, will mean nothing unless the people are yearning for liberty and freedom.”~Ruth Bader Ginsburg American lawyer, jurist, and associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg was born on this day in 1933.
“Society cannot exist without law. Law is the bond of society: that which makes it, that which preserves it and keeps it together. It is, in fact, the essence of civil society.”~Joseph P. Bradley American jurist Joseph P. Bradley was born on this day in 1813.
“Now is our time to change the world”~Common American rapper and actor Common was born on this day in 1972.
“It is essential to view learning as a total community responsibility.”~John Abbott Canadian lawyer, politician, and prime minister John Abbott was born on this day in 1821.
“Bring on your tear gas, bring on your grenades, your new supplies of Mace, your state troopers and even your national guards. But let the record show we ain’t going to be turned around.”~Ralph Abernathy American civil rights activist and Baptist minister Ralph Abernathy was born on this day in 1926.
“Religion gets in the way of morality.”~Kim Campbell Canadian politician, diplomat, lawyer, writer, and former prime minister Kim Campbell was born on this day in 1947.
Dense, tropical heat hung in the air, heavy with the scent of saltwater and damp earth. The sun hung low in the sky, casting its golden rays across the town nestled at the edge of the sea. Waves crashed against the shore. The slow susurrations against the sand, a reminder of nature’s unwavering pulse. Inside … Continue reading The Taste of Denial
“Those who deny human-caused climate change offer no compelling evidence to better explain the undeniable rise in atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases and global temperature.”~Alan Lowenthal American politician Alan Lowenthal was born on this day in 1941.
“Resist the temptation to try to use dazzling style to conceal weakness of substance.”~Stanley Schmidt American science fiction author and editor Stanley Schmidt was born on this day in 1944.
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