“Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.” ~Truman Capote American novelist, screenwriter, playwright, and actor Truman Capote was born on this day in 1924.
“Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.” ~Truman Capote American novelist, screenwriter, playwright, and actor Truman Capote was born on this day in 1924.
“Waiting is far more difficult than doing.” ~Elizabeth Gaskell English novelist, biographer and short story writer Elizabeth Gaskell was born on this day in 1810.
“The world is wide, and I will not waste my life in friction when it could be turned into momentum.” ~Frances E. Willard American educator, temperance reformer, and women’s suffragist Frances E. Willard was born on this day in 1839.
“Never grow a wishbone, daughter, where you backbone ought to be.” ~Clementine Paddleford American food writer Clementine Paddleford was born on this day in 1898.
“Once you face your fear, nothing is ever as hard as you think.” ~Olivia Newton-John British and Australian singer and actress Olivia Newton-John was born on this day in 1948.
“Strength is born in the deep silence of long-suffering hearts; not amid joy.” ~Felicia Hemans English poet Felicia Hemans was born on this day in 1793.
This past week saw more progress on the basement level. The downstairs level saw progress as they put in the slider and added treads to the stairs. However, we need to return three of the windows for manufacturing defects. (C) 2023, JJ ShaunAdding treads to the stairs. (C) 2023, JJ ShaunDownstairs sliding glass door. Most … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 152
“I shall not change my course because those who assume to be better than I desire it.” ~Victoria Woodhull American suffragist, politician, feminist, and writer Victoria Woodhull was born on this day in 1838.
“Nothing happens, and nothing happens, and then everything happens.” ~Fay Weldon English author, essayist, and playwright Fay Weldon was born on this day in 1931.
“Self-confidence is the most important thing, and this comes from identifying your goals, knowing your limits and roping in all the help you can get.” ~Shirley Conran British novelist and journalist Shirley Conran was born on this day in 1932.
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