“Scared is what you’re feeling. Brave is what you’re doing.” ~Emma Donoghue Irish-Canadian playwright, literary historian, novelist, and screenwriter Emma Donoghue was born on this day in 1969.
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Random Quote for October 23, 2023
“Don’t expect to make a difference unless you speak up for yourself.” ~Laurie Halse Anderson American writer Laurie Halse Anderson was born on this day in 1961.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 157
This has been a stressful week. We’ve reached the inspection stage of the project. The inspectors discovered a few minor issues and two major ones. One of the major issues is the need to rebuild the basement staircase. We caught one inspector as he was leaving the property a few days ago, and he verified … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 157
Random Quote for October 21, 2023
“Forgiving is not forgetting. Forgiving is remembering without pain.” ~Celia Cruz Cuban singer Celia Cruz was born on this day in 1925.
Random Quote for October 20, 2023
“Success is a state of mind. If you want success, start thinking of yourself as a success.” ~Joyce Brothers American psychologist, television personality, advice columnist, and writer Joyce Brothers was born on this day in 1927.
Random Quote for October 19, 2023
“Fear … is forward. No one is afraid of yesterday.” ~Renata Adler American author, journalist, and film critic Renata Adler was born on this day in 1938.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 156
Today is the three-year anniversary of losing our home to wildfire. One-thousand-ninety-six days. Thankfully, we’ve reached quite a few milestones in the past month and a half. The finish line is in sight, but we’ll still have hoops to jump through when the seasons change and we can get crews and materials up the mountain. … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 156
Random Quote for October 17, 2023
“Romance is the glamour which turns the dust of everyday life into a golden haze.” ~Elinor Glyn British novelist and scriptwriter Elinor Glyn was born on this day in 1864.
Random Quote for October 16, 2023
“Visualize your ultimate goal and then do the work to make it happen.” ~Suzanne Somers American actress, author, singer, businesswoman, and health spokesperson Suzanne Somers was born on this day in 1946.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 155
I think we discovered one reason we are still unhomed. And the subtle homophobia infuriates me. We met with Mr. Contractor and the Sub he hired to do the bulk of the basement construction work about getting the decks done. Because the house is on a slope, we need three decks, each at a different … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 155
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