“The essential conditions of everything you do must be choice, love, passion.”~Nadia Boulanger French music teacher, conductor, and composer Nadia Boulanger was born on this day in 1887.
“The essential conditions of everything you do must be choice, love, passion.”~Nadia Boulanger French music teacher, conductor, and composer Nadia Boulanger was born on this day in 1887.
After the intermission, Lyryk returned to the stage. Eliam joined her a few moments later. His face was pale, as if he were ill. He picked up his harp and plucked a mournful tune. She tapped the rhythm on her drum, letting him set the tempo. “Are you alright?” she whispered. “Yeah,” he hesitated. “No. … Continue reading Framed, Part 2
“Something which we think is impossible now is not impossible in another decade.”~Constance Baker Motley American jurist and politician Constance Baker Motley was born on this day in 1921.
“We do not rule the natural world, despite our conspicuous position in it. On the contrary, it is our lifeline, and we do well to try to understand its rules.”~Elizabeth Marshall Thomas American author Elizabeth Marshall Thomas was born on this day in 1931.
“The stranger who receives the rare gift of human kindness holds its value in his heart forever.”~Charles Dudley Warner American essayist, novelist, and editor Charles Dudley Warner was born on this day in 1829.
“The true adventurer goes forth aimless and uncalculating to meet and greet unknown fate.”~O. Henry American writer O. Henry was born on this day in 1862.
“If it doesn’t make you sweat, it’s not worth it. If it’s not hard to get, why go for it?”~Nancy A. Collins American horror fiction writer Nancy A. Collins was born on this day in 1959.
“Love is… never asking for more than you are prepared to give.”~Kim Casali New Zealand cartoonist Kim Casali was born on this day in 1941.
Spymaster Tordak Hammersong had secured a commission for Lyryk Starsong to play on the fortieth birthing day of one Lady Pamila Redthorne. Rumors swirled around the Redthorne family, and nearby residents found them strange birds, indeed. Lord and Lady Redthorne invited the elite of Morganskeep to attend various celebrations throughout the year. And, every season, … Continue reading Framed, Pt 1
“I am patient with stupidity but not with those who are proud of it.”~Edith Sitwell British poet and critic Edith Sitwell was born on this day in 1887.
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