“Throwing things out is one of the most difficult and important things you ever have to do.”~Thelma Schoonmaker American film editor Thelma Schoonmaker was born on this day in 1940.
Random Quote for January 02, 2025
“Music remains the most strange of the materials because we don’t understand what happens when music moves you.”~Michael Tippett English composer Michael Tippett was born on this day in 1905.
Random Quote for January 01, 2025
“Writing, I think, is not apart from living. Writing is a kind of double living. The writer experiences everything twice. Once in reality and once in that mirror which waits always before or behind.”~Catherine Drinker Bowen American writer Catherine Drinker Bowen was born on this day in 1897.
Reflecting on 2024
Here we are, on the cusp of 2025. First Reader and I have lived in our new house for a little over a year now. We’re putting small touches on our living space and going through boxes, still taking up space in the basement. Each season has brought its own challenges. First half of the … Continue reading Reflecting on 2024
Random Quote for December 30, 2024
“As soon as you find the key to success, somebody always changes the lock.”~Tracey Ullman British-American actress, comedian, singer, dancer, screenwriter, producer, and director Tracey Ullman was born on this day in 1959.
Gericko
I wrote this story some time ago. This seems very much like a prologue to something much bigger and I'd hoped the rest of it would make itself known, but no such luck. Yet. It's always a possibility when a character like Gericko appears, they have a greater purpose. I'm still learning about this one. … Continue reading Gericko
Random Quote for December 28, 2024
“One lesson astronomy tells us is that we’re a tiny mote in a hostile void, and help is too far away.”~Sandra Faber American astrophysicist Sandra Faber was born on this day in 1944.
Random Quote for December 27, 2024
“To lose your prejudices you must travel.”~Marlene Dietrich German-born American actress and singer Marlene Dietrich was born on this day in 1901.
Random Quote for December 26, 2024
“Trauma fractures comprehension as a pebble shatters a windshield. The wound at the site of impact spreads across the field of vision, obscuring reality and challenging belief.”~Jane Leavy American sportswriter, biographer, and author Jane Leavy was born on this day in 1951.
Random Quote for December 25, 2024
“Offering a hand up is not a hand-out.”~Clara Barton American nurse and founder of the American Red Cross Clara Barton was born on this day in 1821.
J.J. Shaun 