“If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place.” ~Nora Roberts American author Nora Roberts was born on this day in 1950.
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Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 108
Friday, our subcontractor poured the basement walls. The weather was not optimal, but they got the job done. I arrived just ahead of the boom used to direct the concrete stream into the forms. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunThe concrete boom setting into place. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunThe boom at work. The crew waited at least … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 108
Random Quote for October 08, 2022
“Creativity helps us realize that we don’t have to understand everything. We can enjoy something—feel it and use it—without ever fully comprehending it.” ~Faith Ringgold American painter, writer, mixed media sculptor, and performance artist Faith Ringgold was born on this day in 1930.
Random Quote for October 07, 2022
“Myth, legend, and ritual … function to maintain a status quo. That makes them singularly bad in coping with change, indeed counterproductive, for change is the enemy of myth.” ~Elizabeth Janeway American author and critic Elizabeth Janeway was born on this day in 1913.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 107
The subcontractor has been working diligently to get the forms in place before they pour concrete tomorrow. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunThe forms for the basement. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunThe subcontractor and his crew working diligently. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunThe view from inside the walls, looking north. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunThe view from inside the walls, … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 107
Tracking the Trackers
Skrie and Malusk sat at their usual table the following day, enjoying Filice’s excellent cooking. They discussed what they should do for the day when Geordo came rushing into the common room, making a beeline for their table. “Did you find her?” he demanded, eyes darting around the room. A young elf wearing a stained … Continue reading Tracking the Trackers
Random Quote for October 04, 2022
“Love does not appear with any warning signs. You fall into it as if pushed from a high diving board.” ~Jackie Collins English romance novelist and actress Jackie Collins was born on this day in 1937.
Random Quote for October 03, 2022
“That's how you know you really trust someone, I think; when you don't have to talk all the time to make sure they still like you or prove that you have interesting stuff to say.” ~Sara Zarr American writer Sara Zarr was born on this day in 1970.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 106
A lot can happen in a few days. The first round of cement has been poured, and the frost wall is in. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunThe frost wall on Wednesday. The forms for the basement went up at the end of the week. They are ready for the next stage — pouring the cement. (C) … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 106
Random Quote for October 1, 2022
“We may differ widely in environments, education, learning, knowledge, or lack of it, and in our personalities, our likes and dislikes. But if we set ourselves the task, we’ll find a meeting place somehow and somewhere.” ~Faith Baldwin American novelist Faith Baldwin was born on this day in 1893.
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