“He who angers you conquers you.” ~Elizabeth Kenny Self-trained Australian bush nurse Elizabeth Kenny was born on this day in 1880.
“He who angers you conquers you.” ~Elizabeth Kenny Self-trained Australian bush nurse Elizabeth Kenny was born on this day in 1880.
“And scandal has a way of catching up with those who disregard its power.” ~Rachel Field American novelist, poet, and children's fiction writer Rachel Field was born on this day in 1894.
“Ideas aren’t magical; the only tricky part is holding on to one long enough to get it written down.” ~Lynn Abbey American fantasy author Lynn Abbey was born on this day in 1948.
We have visible progress on the house. (C) 2023, JJ ShaunThe basement, with the new siding and windows. (C) 2023, JJ ShaunThe lower windows and siding. Of course, First Reader and I thought more could have been done, considering what the crews accomplished in one day. (C) 2023, JJ ShaunLooking down the unfinished staircase. (C) … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 151
“Standing still is the fastest way of moving backwards in a rapidly changing world.” ~Lauren Bacall American actress Lauren Bacall was born on this day in 1924.
“A passion for politics stems usually from an insatiable need, either for power, or for friendship and adulation, or a combination of both.” ~Fawn M. Brodie American biographer Fawn M. Brodie was born on this day in 1915.
“All acts performed in the world begin in the imagination.” ~Barbara Grizzuti Harrison American journalist, essayist, and memoirist Barbara Grizzuti Harrison was born on this day in 1934.
“In youth we learn; in age we understand.” ~Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach Austrian writer Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach was born on this day in 1830.
“The best way of forgetting how you think you feel is to concentrate on what you know you know.” ~Mary Stewart British novelist Mary Stewart was born on this day in 1916.
“You may not be able to change the world, but at least you can embarrass the guilty.” ~Jessica Mitford English author Jessica Mitford was born on this day in 1917.
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