“If you want to be happy for life, love what you do.”~Mary Higgins Clark American author Mary Higgins Clark was born on this day in 1927.
Random Quote for December 23, 2024
“As a child, I had loved history because it showed so many alternative worlds.”~Margaret MacMillan Canadian historian and professor Margaret MacMillan was born on this day in 1943.
Christmas Cookies
They arrived before noon, unloading bags of ingredients. Flour, sugar (granulated, powdered, and brown), eggs, and the rest of what they’d need to bake the day away materialized in Grandma’s kitchen. Grandma had the brownies cooling on the counter when they got there. And she’d rearranged. She had room on all the counters, tables, and … Continue reading Christmas Cookies
Random Quote for December 21, 2024
“Stay curious, keep learning and keep growing. And always strive to be more interested than interesting.”~Jane Fonda American actress and activist Jane Fonda was born on this day in 1937.
Random Quote for December 20, 2024
“Of the many things we have done to democracy in the past, the worst has been the indignity of taking it for granted.”~Max Lerner Russian Empire-born American journalist and educator Max Lerner was born on this day in 1902.
Random Quote for December 19, 2024
“It’s incumbent on good public servants to maintain their voices and originality of thinking.”~Ronan Farrow American journalist Ronan Farrow was born on this day in 1987.
Random Quote for December 18, 2024
“The truth is that every news channel is a variant of the other and the difference is one of degree.”~Barkha Dutt Indian television journalist and author Barkha Dutt was born on this day in 1971.
Random Quote for December 17, 2024
“It is interesting to note that everyone has a different take on the world, a different opinion, and given the same inputs have completely different outputs.”~Penelope Fitzgerald British novelist, poet, essayist, and biographer Penelope Fitzgerald was born on this day in 1916.
Random Quote for December 16, 2024
“You never know when the best day of your life is going to be.”~Lesley Stahl American television journalist Lesley Stahl was born on this day in 1941.
Exploring Irewick, Part Two
In the morning, the group took advantage of their full coin purses. After looking at horses, and learning how much gold they’d need to take care of the beasts, they find a tavern for lunch. A young entertainer played a lute in one corner. Some time before their meal arrived, they overheard an argument between … Continue reading Exploring Irewick, Part Two
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