“Science is not a boy’s game, it’s not a girl’s game. It’s everyone’s game. It’s about where we are and where we’re going. Space travel benefits us here on Earth. And we ain’t stopped yet. There’s more exploration to come.” ~Nichelle Nichols American actress, singer and dancer Nichelle Nichols was born on this day in … Continue reading Random Quote for December 28, 2023
“Our civic society is really all we have by way of nationhood.” ~Cokie Roberts American journalist and author Cokie Roberts was born on this day in 1943.
“Every day holds the possibility of a miracle.” ~Elizabeth David British cookery writer Elizabeth David was born on this day in 1913.
“Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” ~Winston Churchill Merry Christmas to one and all. May you and yours have a bright and joyful day.
As the new year begins, you’ll see some changes in the Tavern Tales. Quotes will continue to fill the void on days I have nothing to say, or life has overwhelmed me to distraction. Sundays, you’ll see more of the stories I have written and polished. I posted some of those stories on this site … Continue reading Changes on the Horizon
“Don’t sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them.” ~Madam C. J. Walker African American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist Madam C. J. Walker was born on this day in 1867.
“People should always mind their own business. More trouble is caused in this world by interference than any other single thing.” ~Charlotte Lamb English novelist Charlotte Lamb was born on this day in 1937.
“Dare to dream… and when you dream, dream big.” ~Henrietta Szold American-born Jewish Zionist leader and founder of Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Henrietta Szold was born on this day in 1860.
“Alternate history fascinates me, as it fascinates all novelists, because ‘What if?’ is the big thing.” ~Kate Atkinson English writer Kate Atkinson was born on this day in 1951.
“When you reach the top, you should remember to send the elevator back down for the others.” ~Édith Piaf French singer Édith Piaf was born on this day in 1915.
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