“Learning to love yourself, is the greatest love all.”~Whitney Houston American singer, actress, film producer, and philanthropist Whitney Houston was born on this day in 1963.
Random Quote for August 08, 2024
“The wisdom acquired with the passage of time is a useless gift unless you share it.”~Esther Williams American competitive swimmer and actress Esther Williams was born on this day in 1921.
Random Quote for August 07, 2024
“The dance is a poem of which each movement is a word.”~Mata Hari Dutch exotic dancer and courtesan Mata Hari was born on this day in 1876.
Random Quote for August 06, 2024
“Great thoughts come from the heart.”~Luc de Clapiers French writer and moralist Luc de Clapiers was born on this day in 1715.
Fire Update
Good morning everyone. I want to update you on the latest forest fire. The beginning of last week was hot, dry, and windy. On Monday morning, a neighbor spotted a plume of smoke rising from a nearby peak and called it in. Because our area is subject to massive wildfires, mountain dwellers, and county officials … Continue reading Fire Update
Random Quote for August 05, 2024
“Do unto those downstream as you would have those upstream do unto you.”~Wendell Berry American novelist, poet, essayist, environmental activist, cultural critic, and farmer Wendell Berry was born on this day in 1934.
Here We Go Again
Once more, First Reader and I are on Fire Watch. As of last Monday (7/29/24), yet another wildfire threatens our region (the Alexander Mountain fire). In fact, the state incident management folks currently report more than a dozen such fires. Despite (or maybe because of?) the recent thunderstorms that produced little in the way of … Continue reading Here We Go Again
Random Quote for August 03, 2024
What does he plant who plants a tree?He plants the friend of sun and sky;He plants the flag of breezes free;The shaft of beauty, towering high, he plants a home to heaven anigh.For song and mother-croon of bird, in hushed and happy twilight heard —The treble of heaven’s harmony.These things he plants who plants a … Continue reading Random Quote for August 03, 2024
Random Quote for August 02, 2024
“Hate and mistrust are the children of blindness.”~William Watson English poet William Watson was born on this day in 1858.
Random Quote for August 01, 2024
“There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness.”~Maria Mitchell American astronomer, librarian, naturalist, and educator Maria Mitchell was born on this day in 1818.
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