As of yesterday afternoon, the Alexander Mountain fire is fully (100%) contained. This is good news for those of us that live in the mountains. Shortly after we left for South Dakota, monsoonal rains caused flash flood warnings in the burned areas and active fire zones along the Front Range. While we live in a … Continue reading Fire and Motorcycle Update
“NO!” Zola kicked and screamed as Headman Bearleader and his guard dragged her out of the camp. “I won’t go!” She leaned down and bit the guard on the forearm, breaking the skin, the blood coppery on her tongue. Headman Bearleader cuffed her ears, hard. Stars sparkled her vision, her head rang with the blows. … Continue reading Dreamstalker
“If you eat, you should be concerned about the people who are providing you with food.”~Eric Schlosser American investigative journalist and author Eric Schlosser was born on this day in 1959.
As usual, First Reader and I spent a week in South Dakota during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The ride up and back always seems a little surreal. When I ride, I wear earplugs (yes, I can hear enough with them) and a helmet with Bluetooth communication so FR and I can chat. When the wind … Continue reading My Summer Vacation (2024 Edition)
“The secret of a happy marriage is finding the right person. You know they’re right if you love to be with them all the time.”~Julia Child American chef, author, and television personality Julia Child was born on this day in 1912.
“I believe that natural history has lost much by the vague general treatment that is so common.”~Ernest Thompson Seton Canadian-American author, wildlife artist, founder of the Woodcraft Indians in 1902 (renamed Woodcraft League of America), and one of the founding pioneers of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in 1910 Ernest Thompson Seton was born … Continue reading Random Quote for August 14, 2024
“Now all we need is to continue to speak the truth fearlessly, and we shall add to our number those who will turn the scale to the side of equal and full justice in all things.”~Lucy Stone American orator, abolitionist, and suffragist Lucy Stone was born on this day in 1818.
Of one thing the reader can be certain: the more easily anything reads, the harder it has been to write.”~Mary Roberts Rinehart American writer Mary Roberts Rinehart was born on this day in 1876.
Dariyus Lamanya sat in the rear wagon, watching the road behind. Dari had signed on as a guard with Master Charvis when Brother Balasar deemed him ready to face the world outside the village. Yarjerit Balasar, Vater’s clan brother, raised Dari in the male-dominated clan after Vater died in battle. Brother Balasar recognized Dari’s divine … Continue reading Dari
“There was a certain amount of pride placed upon the doubtful distinction of being an “only Negro,” the thing I came to Chicago to escape.”~Era Bell Thompson American writer and editor Era Bell Thompson was born on this day in 1905.
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