“The best way to treat obstacles is to use them as stepping-stones. Laugh at them, tread on them, and let them lead you to something better.” ~Enid Blyton English children’s writer Enid Blyton was born on this day in 1897.
Random Quote for August 10, 2023
“It takes ten times as long to put yourself back together as it does to fall apart.” ~Suzanne Collins American author and television writer Suzanne Collins was born on this day in 1962.
Random Quote for August 09, 2023
“Don’t you know that everybody’s got a Fairyland of their own?” ~P. L. Travers Australian-British writer P. L. Travers was born on this day in 1899.
Random Quote for August 08, 2023
“When you’re true to who you are, amazing things happen.” ~Deborah Norville American television journalist and businesswoman Deborah Norville was born on this day in 1958.
Sturgis Rally 2023, Day One
(C) 2023, JJ Shaun What a ride! (C) 2023, JJ ShaunGetting ready to leave. We arrived at our cabin around 7:00 PM Sunday evening. The ride was cooler this year than in previous years. Wearing the proper gear is key to a comfortable ride, so the cool temperatures and intermittent clouds were a challenge. I … Continue reading Sturgis Rally 2023, Day One
Random Quote for August 07, 2023
“Truly nothing is to be expected except for the unexpected.” ~Alice James American diarist Alice James was born on this day in 1848.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 147
Every year, our region experiences monsoon season. A confluence of weather changes in the desert southwest, Gulf of Mexico, and Pacific Ocean draws moisture in from the south. This moisture clashes with the build-up of hot air in northern areas, which leads to afternoon thunderstorms. One year, the city recorded about six inches of rain … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 147
Random Quote for August 05, 2023
“Travel, like dreams, is a door that opens from the real world into a world that is yet to be discovered.” ~Guy de Maupassant French author Guy de Maupassant was born on this day in 1850.
Random Quote for August 04, 2023
“Life is too short to drink the house wine.” ~Helen Thomas American White House press corps reporter and author Helen Thomas was born on this day in 1920.
Random Quote for August 03, 2023
“Stand before the people you fear and speak your mind—even if your voice shakes.” ~Maggie Kuhn American elder rights activist Maggie Kuhn was born on this day in 1905.
J.J. Shaun 