“Civilization begins with order, grows with liberty and dies with chaos.”~Will Durant American historian, writer, teacher, and philosopher Will Durant was born on this day in 1885.
Random Quote for November 04, 2024
“I don’t believe in dogmas and theologies. I just believe in being a good person.”~Robert Mapplethorpe American photographer Robert Mapplethorpe was born on this day in 1946.
Qilynn: Welcome to Southport
Qilynn Starpath watched the sailors throw heavy ropes over the rail to men waiting on the dock. They caught the arm-thick lines as they landed on the pier, wrapping them around sturdy wooden logs that disappeared into the harbor. “Drop anchor!” the captain roared. Qilynn grabbed for the rail as the ship bumped hard against … Continue reading Qilynn: Welcome to Southport
Random Quote for November 02, 2024
“The older I get, the more I embrace who I am.”~k.d. lang Canadian pop and country singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress k.d. lang was born on this day in 1961.
Random Quote for November 01, 2024
“I don’t know that I ever could’ve imagined just how blessed my life would be.”~Anne Donovan American women’s basketball player and coach Anne Donovan was born on this day in 1961.
Random Quote for October 31, 2024
“Being other than normal is a perilous advantage.”~Natalie Clifford Barney American writer Natalie Clifford Barney was born on this day in 1876.
Random Quote for October 30, 2024
“Through literacy you can begin to see the universe. Through music you can reach anybody. Between the two there is you, unstoppable.”~Grace Slick American musician and painter Grace Slick was born on this day in 1939.
Random Quote for October 29, 2024
“In America, money takes the place of God.”~Anzia Yezierska American writer, novelist, and essayist Anzia Yezierska was born on this day in 1880.
Random Quote for October 28, 2024
“There is hope in dreams, imagination, and in the courage of those who wish to make those dreams a reality.”~Jonas Salk American virologist and medical researcher Jonas Salk was born on this day in 1914.
Framed, Part Five
The small chamber they entered held a table with platters of foods they’d seen at the celebration. Two doors led from the room. One opened into a well-appointed hall, the other into a small water closet. The opposite wall of the closet outlined another opening, a faint light shining through the cracks. Lyryk crept to … Continue reading Framed, Part Five
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