“You deserve whoever governs you… Everyone is responsible for the actions of their leaders.”~Greg Bear“The Venging: Stories”, p.14, Open Road Media (2014). American writer and illustrator Greg Bear was born on this day in 1951.
Random Quote for August 19, 2024
“Truth is the foundation of all knowledge and the cement of all societies.”~John Dryden English poet, literary critic, translator, playwright, and England’s first Poet Laureate, John Dryden, was born on this day in 1631.
Fire and Motorcycle Update
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
Dreamstalker
“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
Random Quote for August 17, 2024
“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.
My Summer Vacation (2024 Edition)
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)
Random Quote for August 15, 2024
“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.
Random Quote for August 14, 2024
“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
Random Quote for August 13, 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.
Random Quote for August 12, 2024
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.
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