First Reader and I have a LOT of work to do before we can rebuild our dream. Because it’s December and getting into winter, we will have to work around the weather. We hope this year doesn’t produce a lot of snow and the temperatures stay well above freezing. On the other hand, our area … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 7
“Never be so focused on what you're looking for that you overlook the thing you actually find.”~Ann Patchett American author Ann Patchett was born on this day in 1963.
“Find your Light; They can't love you if they can't see you.”~Bette Midler American singer, songwriter, actress, author, and comedian Bette Midler was born on this day in 1945.
“Many a truth is told in jest.”~Jonathan Swift Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer, poet, and cleric Jonathan Swift was born on this day in 1667.
It’s been six weeks since wildfire claimed our home. Then, to add injury to insult, I was diagnosed with covid three weeks ago and am now on the road to recovery. To say that the Fall of 2020 has been less than kind is an understatement. I am trying to keep a positive attitude, and … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 6
“About all you can do in life is be who you are. Some people will love you for you. Most will love you for what you can do for them, and some won't like you at all.”~Rita Mae Brown American novelist, poet, screenwriter, and activist Rita Mae Brown was born on this day in 1944.
“Are you going to let the obstacles in your life be stumbling blocks or stepping stones? Choose the positive. You are the master of your attitude.”~Bruce Lee Hong Kong American actor, director, martial artist, martial arts instructor and philosopher Bruce Lee was born on this day in 1940.
This year has been difficult, and it’s hard to find things to be thankful for. I could list all the losses I’ve personally had, but that’s only me looking in the rearview mirror, not at the road ahead. Yeah, I think about the things I lost, especially when I want a specific reference as I … Continue reading Giving Thanks in a Thankless Year
“Time--our youth--it never really goes, does it? It is all held in our minds.”~Helen Hooven Santmyer American writer, educator, and librarian Helen Hooven Santmyer was born on this day in 1895.
“Remember, today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.”~Dale Carnegie American writer and lecturer, and the developer of courses in self-improvement, salesmanship, corporate training, public speaking, and interpersonal skills Dale Carnegie was born on this day in 1888.
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