“Bullies are just frightened people.” ~Elizabeth Strout American novelist and author Elizabeth Strout was born on this day in 1956.
The Parcel
As I learn the writing craft, I've spent a lot of time on a site called writing.com. The site offers writers a place to hone their skills and get feedback on their stories and poems. Over the years, I've taken part in many of the daily contests the site offers. This is one of the … Continue reading The Parcel
Random Quote for January 04, 2024
“There’s a special place in heaven for caregivers.” ~Maureen Reagan American political activist Maureen Reagan was born on this day in 1941.
Random Quote for January 03, 2024
“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.
Random Quote for January 02, 2024
“We don’t create a fantasy world to escape reality. We create it to be able to stay.” ~Lynda Barry American cartoonist Lynda Barry was born on this day in 1956.
Random Quote for January 01, 2024
“Petty laws breed great crimes.” ~Ouida English novelist Ouida was born on this day in 1839.
Reflecting on 2023
Where did 2023 go? We brought the year in at a mountain resort. For 2024, we’ll stay in as we settle into the new home and recover from the cooties. A lot has happened since that trip. We applied for (and finally received) a disaster loan from the state. The transport company delivered our house … Continue reading Reflecting on 2023
Random Quote for December 30, 2023
“I’m not religious in any formal sense, not in any God sense.” ~Al Purdy Canadian free verse poet Al Purdy was born on this day in 1918.
Random Quote for December 29, 2023
“I think what happens is when you have fear, fear translates into hatred.” ~Christine Leunens New Zealand-Belgian novelist Christine Leunens was born on this day in 1964.
Random Quote for December 28, 2023
“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
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