“Any great change must expect opposition, because it shakes the very foundation of privilege.” ~Lucretia Mott American Quaker, abolitionist, women’s rights activist, and social reformer Lucretia Mott was born on this day in 1793.
“Any great change must expect opposition, because it shakes the very foundation of privilege.” ~Lucretia Mott American Quaker, abolitionist, women’s rights activist, and social reformer Lucretia Mott was born on this day in 1793.
“The greatest of all mistakes is to do nothing because you can only do a little. Do what you can.” ~Liz Smith American gossip columnist Liz Smith was born on this day in 1923.
“Contradictions in human character are one of its most consistent notes.” ~Muriel Spark“Loitering with Intent”, p.16, New Directions Publishing Scottish novelist, short story writer, poet, and essayist Muriel Spark was born on this day in 1918.
Today’s word comes from the news. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition an act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government a situation in which a large group of people try to take political control of their own country with violence History From the Middle English insureccion, from Anglo-French, from … Continue reading Wednesday Word for January 31, 2024
“The more facts one introduces, the more truth one shows, the more determined the bigot is to cling to his belief.” ~Judith Tarr American fantasy and science fiction author Judith Tarr was born on this day in 1955.
“The world is not ideal, and the only weapon we can give our children is information. Information which is not pretty, but honest.” ~Cristina Saralegui Cuban-born American journalist, television personality, actress, and talk show host Cristina Saralegui was born on this day in 1948.
“Hi, Stevie!” says Bert as he enters The Jaunty Mug coffee shop. “Hi Bert,” says Stevie, the barista, as he raises his head from cleaning the coffee machine. “The usual?” “You got it.” The rest of the group trickles in, ordering their respective drinks as they pass the counter. Stevie acknowledges each with a greeting … Continue reading The New Semester
“No race of barbarians ever existed yet offered up children for money.” ~Samuel Gompers British-born American cigar maker and labor union leader Samuel Gompers was born on this day in 1850.
“I refused to take no for an answer.” ~Bessie Coleman American civil aviator, and the first African-American woman to hold a pilot license, Bessie Coleman was born on this day in 1892.
Five years ago, I created my first post about the world I call Adaran. (C) 2020, JJ ShaunRough map of Adaran. I introduced Meegan Redoak, my half-elven misfit, who falls in with a group of adventurers after tragedy upends her world. The original plot events petered out to nothing. I had a solid beginning of … Continue reading Revisiting the Beginning
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