“You write your life story by the choices you make.”~Helen Mirren English actor Helen Mirren was born on this day in 1945.
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Random Quote for July 25, 2022
“I eventually realized that good things wouldn't happen to me if I didn't make the right choices.”~Melissa Marr American author Melissa Marr was born on this day in 1972.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 95
We remain optimistic, even though our building permit is still wrapped in red tape. Despite the delays, our contractor is doing as much prep as he’s allowed without a permit. This way, when we finally score that Golden Ticket, he has everything in place and can get started. In the meantime, we spend a day … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 95
Random Quote for July 23, 2022
“A line, once crossed, can never be uncrossed.”~Nancy Mairs American author Nancy Mairs was born on this day in 1943.
Random Quote for July 22, 2022
“Happiness is not a matter of events; it depends upon the tides of the mind.”~Alice Meynell British writer, poet, editor, critic, and suffragist Alice Meynell was born on this day in 1847.
Beating the Heat
The past few days have been brutally hot across the Northern Hemisphere. Massive forest fires, spurred by an unprecedented heat wave, have been devastating Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia). Temperatures in London have exceeded 104°F (40°C), and the Middle East has recorded temperatures upwards of 123°F (50.7°C). That … Continue reading Beating the Heat
Lyryk Starsong
Last week, I introduced Lyryk Starsong, a bard I played. She helped one of our weekly players catch up to the rest of the party (he was half-level behind, and we were only 3rd level). When Lyryk introduced herself, I had a vague idea that she could be a backup character if Skrie got exceedingly … Continue reading Lyryk Starsong
Random Quote for July 19, 2022
“It’s the people who seem weak who are always surprisingly strong, and the ones who seem strong who are unexpectedly weak.”~Lisa Jewell British author Lisa Jewell was born on this day in 1968.
Random Quote for July 18, 2022
“I've never seen any life transformation that didn’t begin with the person in question finally getting tired of their own bullshit.”~Elizabeth Gilbert American journalist and author Elizabeth Gilbert was born on this day in 1969.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 94
Just when we thought our rebuilding couldn’t get any more f#-ed up than it was—it did. 🤬 This week we heard from the building department that a request was sent to our builder and contractor asking for additional information. The email is dated June 28. They have yet to receive that information. So, more delays. … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 94
J.J. Shaun 