“The secret of the universe is this: The universe doesn’t care. That part of the job is yours.” ~David Gerrold American science fiction screenwriter and novelist David Gerrold was born on this day in 1944.
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Random Quote for January 23, 2024
“You face challenges in your personal life and in your professional life. I continue to be relentlessly optimistic and not focus on the negative.” ~Norah O’Donnell American television journalist Norah O’Donnell was born on this day in 1974.
Random Quote for January 22, 2024
“As knowledge increases, wonder deepens.” ~Charles Morgan British playwright and novelist Charles Morgan was born on this day in 1894.
The Shortest Day
“Hey, Stevie!” says Bert as he enters The Jaunty Mug coffee shop. Thursday night rolls around again, and I look forward to this group of youngsters as they trickle into the cafe. It’s been a couple of weeks since I’ve seen them. Aislynn, the group’s healer, was not present the last time they were here … Continue reading The Shortest Day
Random Quote for January 20, 2024
“Falling on your face, at the very least, is a forward movement.” ~Pat Mitchell American media executive Pat Mitchell was born on this day in 1943.
Random Quote for January 19, 2024
“Children often have a much stronger concept of morality than adults.” ~Nina Bawden English novelist and children’s writer Nina Bawden was born on this day in 1925.
Random Quote for January 18, 2024
“The point isn’t to know what you’re doing. The point is to have an experience doing something.” ~Kiki Smith German-born American artist Kiki Smith was born on this day in 1954.
The City of Caer Vernalan
Ashja stood on the pier, marveling at the sight before her. This city was nothing like she had ever seen in her life. It was so very different from the city at the edge of the desert near which she had grown. But then, she had seen a lot of strange things in the last … Continue reading The City of Caer Vernalan
Random Quote for January 16, 2024
“Ultimately, we actually all belong to only one tribe, to Earthlings.” ~Jill Tarter American astronomer Jill Tarter was born on this day in 1944.
Random Quote for January 15, 2024
“Waiting and hoping is a hard thing to do when you’ve already been waiting and hoping for almost as long as you can bear it.” ~Jenny Nimmo British author Jenny Nimmo was born on this day in 1944.
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