“Temptations come, as a general rule, when they are sought.”~Margaret Oliphant Scottish novelist and historical writer Margaret Oliphant was born on this day in 1828.
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Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 79
Yesterday afternoon we trekked up the mountain to get some extra cleanup done. First Reader and I talked about doing that during the week. Still, we got busy with other necessary tasks like gas company inspections on our rental and doctor appointments. While First Reader moved a pile of burned and broken bricks and paving … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 79
Random Quote for April 2, 2022
“Live with all of your senses.”~Sue Townsend English writer and humorist Sue Townsend was born on this day in 1946.
Random Quote for April 1, 2022
“Make no judgements where you have no compassion.”~Anne McCaffrey American-Irish science fiction writer Anne McCaffrey was born on this day in 1926.
Spring Has Sprung
Last week was the Vernal Equinox. In the Northern Hemisphere, the date marks the change from the Winter season to the Spring season. While the air temperatures are warmer, the average amount of wind has increased, as has the unsettled quality of the air. Some days the air feels warm; other days, the wind cuts … Continue reading Spring Has Sprung
Wednesday Word for March 30, 2022
Today’s word came from the news. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition A person who hates or distrusts humankindAn antisocial, cynical, or unfriendly person History The first known use of misanthrope was in 1683. The word comes from the Greek misanthrōpos hating humankind, from misein to hate + anthrōpos … Continue reading Wednesday Word for March 30, 2022
Random Quote for March 29, 2022
“Kindness is always fashionable.”~Amelia Barr British novelist and teacher Amelia Barr was born on this day in 1831.
Random Quote for March 28, 2022
“People genuinely happy in their choices seem less often tempted to force them on other people than those who feel martyred and broken by their lives.”~Jane Rule Canadian author Jane Rule was born on this day in 1931.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 78
For the past several months, the federal paperwork regarding our new home has said “manufactured,” not “modular.” Not only were we perplexed as to why, but that one word was screwing up our entire closing. Friday, we found out why. At the end of 2021, we had requested an increase in our loan due to … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 78
Random Quote for March 26, 2022
“We don't accomplish anything in this world alone… and whatever happens is the result of the whole tapestry of one's life and all the weavings of individual threads form one to another that creates something.”~Sandra Day O'Connor American retired attorney, politician, and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Sandra Day O'Connor … Continue reading Random Quote for March 26, 2022
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