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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“Great thoughts come from the heart.”~Luc de Clapiers French writer and moralist Luc de Clapiers was born on this day in 1715.
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
“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.
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
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
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