“Silence always gives consent.” ~Myrtle Reed American author, poet, journalist, and philanthropist Myrtle Reed was born on this day in 1874.
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Random Quote for September 26, 2022
“Whatever you love is beautiful; love comes first, beauty follows. The greater your capacity for love, the more beauty you find in the world.” ~Jane Smiley American novelist Jane Smiley was born on this day in 1949.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 104
The countdown begins. Tomorrow is the day our house construction is supposed to start. Last week, First Reader, Best Riding Buddy, and I took a motorcycle ride up to see our new home one more time and pinch ourselves again to make it feel real. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunFirst Reader by the front half of … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 104
Random Quote for September 24, 2022
“To experience sublime natural beauty is to confront the total inadequacy of language to describe what you see. Words cannot convey the scale of a view that is so stunning it is felt.” ~Eleanor Catton New Zealand novelist and screenwriter Eleanor Catton was born on this day in 1985.
Random Quote for September 23, 2022
“When all men think alike, no one thinks very much.” ~Walter Lippmann American writer, reporter, and political commentator Walter Lippmann was born on this day in 1889.
Random Quote for September 22, 2022
“Happiness is making the most of what you have, and riches is making the most of what you've got.” ~Rosamunde Pilcher British writer Rosamunde Pilcher was born on this day in 1924.
Precious
“Somebody, please!” the old man burst into the common room as Skrie and Malusk ate breakfast and discussed what to do with their day. “Those bandits took my Precious, please someone, help me.” He traveled from table to table, imploring the diners. The pair looked at each other, and Skrie shrugged at her friend. Her … Continue reading Precious
Random Quote for September 20, 2022
“But really, there are no coincidences. Coincidences are just other people’s choices, plans you don’t know about.” ~Elise Broach American writer Elise Broach was born on this day in 1963.
Random Quote for September 19, 2022
“There’s truth even in tainted knowledge, if one reads carefully.” ~N.K. Jemisin American science fiction and fantasy writer N.K. Jemisin was born on this day in 1972.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 103
This week we spent part of a day on the property getting the last of the repairs done to our water system. The output valve had wholly melted away in the fire, along with about a foot of piping. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunThe outlet from our water cistern. Unfortunately, the original outlet was threaded PVC … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 103
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