“And in the absence of facts, myth rushes in, the kudzu of history.”~Stacy Schiff American biographer and essayist Stacy Schiff was born on this day in 1961.
Random Quote for October 25, 2024
“Hindsight is wonderful. It’s always very easy to second guess after the fact.”~Helen Reddy Australian-American singer, actress, television host, and activist Helen Reddy was born on this day in 1941.
Random Quote for October 24, 2024
“Reforms are slow, but they never go backward.”~Belva Ann Lockwood American lawyer, politician, educator, and author Belva Ann Lockwood was born on this day in 1830.
Random Quote for October 23, 2024
“The end result of kindness is that it draws people to you.”~Anita Roddick British businesswoman, human rights activist, and environmental campaigner Anita Roddick was born on this day in 1942.
Random Quote for October 22, 2024
“Try to open up your mind a little, and move away from rigid opinions of what people should do and be—unless you have been there.”~Ann Rule American author Ann Rule was born on this day in 1931.
Random Quote for October 21, 2024
“What appears in newspapers is often new but seldom true.”~Patrick Kavanagh Irish poet and novelist Patrick Kavanagh was born on this day in 1904.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 166
After 1458 days, First Reader and I finally received our permanent Certificate of Occupancy from the county. This was a few days shy of the four-year anniversary of losing the house to the Cameron Peak Fire. We still have work to do, but the building department now considers the house complete. Any new construction we … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 166
Random Quote for October 19, 2024
“One curious thing about growing up is that you don’t only move forward in time; you move backwards as well, as pieces of your parents’ and grandparents’ lives come to you.”~Philip Pullman English writer Philip Pullman was born on this day in 1946.
Random Quote for October 18, 2024
“People everywhere confuse what they read in newspapers with news.”~A. J. Liebling American journalist A. J. Liebling was born on this day in 1904.
Random Quote for October 17, 2024
“Creativity isn’t far away, or outside of you. It’s an inner movement, a heart-shift, a joy making its way out of your throat or hands or feet. So go for it. No one’s watching. The payoff is magnificent.”~Margo Jefferson American writer and academic Margo Jefferson was born on this day in 1947.
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