“Our invisibility is the essence of our oppression. And until we eliminate that invisibility, people are going to be able to perpetuate the lies and myths about gay people.” ~Jean O’Leary American lesbian and gay rights activist Jean O’Leary was born on this day in 1948.
“Heyla, Stevie,” says Bert as he enters The Jaunty Mug. “Hello, Bert.” says my avatar, Stevie, as he brews Bert’s double macchiato. Julie arrives next, followed by Sandra. “I couldn’t help myself,” says Julie, half apologetically. “My character won’t leave me alone, so I had to write another story about her past.” “You’re making me … Continue reading Skrie: Get Out
“Love is the ultimate expression of the will to live.” ~Tom Wolfe American author and journalist Tom Wolfe was born on this day in 1930.
“Some people stay longer in an hour than others can in a week.” ~William Dean Howells American realist novelist, literary critic, and playwright William Dean Howells was born on this day in 1837.
“Trouble is a part of life, and if you don’t share it, you don’t give the person who loves you enough chance to love you enough.” ~Dinah Shore American singer, actress, and television personality Dinah Shore was born on this day in 1916.
“Years teach us more than books.” ~Berthold Auerbach German poet and author Berthold Auerbach was born on this day in 1812.
“Dreams happen in the strangest places. Watch for them.” ~Lisa McMann American author Lisa McMann was born on this day in 1968.
“You write a story about loneliness, and you grab them all because everybody’s an expert on that one.” ~Theodore Sturgeon Literary critic and science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery, and western writer Theodore Sturgeon was born on this day in 1918.
(C) 2020, JJ Shaun “Heyla, Stevie,” says Bert as he enters The Jaunty Mug. “Hello, Bert.” Stevie brews Bert’s double macchiato. The group trickles in. “Did Dave forget?” asks Mac when everyone else has arrived. “Or is he going to bail on us?” “Again?” asks Sandra. “We should have expected it.” “I’ll play his character. … Continue reading The Legend of Ashta’Qi
“Wrong solitude vinegars the soul, right solitude oils it.” ~Jane Hirshfield American poet, essayist, and translator Jane Hirshfield was born on this day in 1953.
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