“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.”~T. S. Eliot British poet, essayist, and playwright T. S. Eliot was born on this day in 1888.
Random Quote for September 25, 2024
“The origin of all power is in the people, and they have an incontestable right to check the creatures of their own creation.”~Mercy Otis Warren American activist poet, playwright, and American Revolution pamphleteer Mercy Otis Warren was born on this day in 1728.
Random Quote for September 24, 2024
“The game of life is a game of boomerangs. Our thoughts, deeds and words return to us sooner or later with astounding accuracy.”~Florence Scovel Shinn American artist and book illustrator Florence Scovel Shinn was born on this day in 1871.
Random Quote for September 23, 2024
“No matter how individual we humans are, we are a composite of everything we are aware of. We are a mirror of our times.”~Louise Berliawsky Nevelson American sculptor Louise Berliawsky Nevelson was born on this day in 1899.
On the Road Again
First Reader and I are on a much needed vacation. We left last Tuesday on a road trip for parts west. Our first destination: Las Vegas, Nevada, the gambling capital of America. The trip did not come without a first day hiccup, though. About fifty miles from our first night’s rest, something flew under the … Continue reading On the Road Again
Random Quote for September 21, 2024
“Being a successful person is not necessarily defined by what you have achieved, but by what you have overcome.”~Fannie Flagg American actress, comedian, and author Fannie Flagg was born on this day in 1944.
Random Quote for September 20, 2024
“It is foolish to be convinced without evidence, but it is equally foolish to refuse to be convinced by real evidence.”~Upton Sinclair American author, muckraker, and political activist Upton Sinclair was born on this day in 1878.
Random Quote for September 19, 2024
“We should learn to live and love our neighbors as ourselves for the sake of peace and progress.”~David McCallum Scottish actor and musician David McCallum was born on this day in 1933.
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“If you are blessed, you are blessed, whether you are married or single.”~Greta Garbo Swedish-American actress Greta Garbo was born on this day in 1905.
Random Quote for September 17, 2024
“If you were happy every day of your life you wouldn’t be a human being, you’d be a game show host.”~Gabriel Heatter American radio commentator Gabriel Heatter was born on this day in 1890.
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