“Anyone can be a barbarian; it requires a terrible effort to remain a civilized man.”~Leonard Woolf British political theorist, author, publisher, and civil servant Leonard Woolf was born on this day in 1880.
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Helga
Helga slumped back in her recliner and stared at the television in shock and disbelief. He won! Jack Duncan had won the election against all the odds. As she watched the returns roll in from around the country, her mind slid back to the days of her youth. *** Helga Brüner watched as the soldiers … Continue reading Helga
Random Quote for November 23, 2024
“There are multiple sides to all of us. Who we are—and who we might be if we follow our dreams.”~Miley Cyrus American singer, songwriter, and actress Miley Cyrus was born on this day in 1992.
Random Quote for November 22, 2024
“I’m a human being who lives a flawed, contradictory life. And I have all sorts of problems and all sorts of successes.”~Jamie Lee Curtis American actress, producer, and children’s author Jamie Lee Curtis was born on this day in 1958.
Random Quote for November 21, 2024
“The biggest lesson we have to give our children is truth.”~Goldie Hawn American actress, activist, dancer, comedian, and singer Goldie Hawn was born on this day in 1945.
Random Quote for November 20, 2024
“One of the things Jesus did was to step aside from the organized religion of his time because it had become corrupt and bogged down with rules. Rules became more important than feeding the hungry.”~Corita Kent American artist, designer, and educator Corita Kent was born on this day in 1918.
Random Quote for November 19, 2024
“There is an absolutely fundamental hostility on the part of totalitarian regimes toward religion.”~Jeane Kirkpatrick American diplomat and political scientist Jeane Kirkpatrick was born on this day in 1926.
Random Quote for November 18, 2024
“Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.”~Brené Brown American academic and podcaster Brené Brown was born on this day in 1965.
Lost In A Game
She spit out a mouthful of wet, grainy sand as she pushed herself to her hands and knees. Her sodden clothing threatened to drag her back down into the dirt. As she stared at the droplets splashing into the puddle beneath her head, she wondered just exactly where she was. A high-pitched voice asked if … Continue reading Lost In A Game
Random Quote for November 16, 2024
“Democracy, like any non-coercive relationship, rests on a shared understanding of limits.”~Elizabeth Drew American political journalist and author Elizabeth Drew was born on this day in 1935.
J.J. Shaun 