“Everything is change; and you cannot step twice into the same river.” ~Mary Renault English writer Mary Renault was born on this day in 1905.
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Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 149
I’ve been staying in close contact with Mr. Sub-Contractor. He’s probably tiring of my asking, “Are you done yet?” This past week, the electrician was up to hook up electricity. Yay, the house now has lights. But not much more. The next task scheduled for completion next week is the downstairs window and door installation, … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 149
Random Quote for September 02, 2023
“When you have a situation that’s destructive, when there’s tremendous inhumanity everywhere, you see how humanity survives in all of its different permutations.” ~Leslie Cockburn American investigative journalist, and filmmaker Leslie Cockburn was born on this day in 1952.
Random Quote for September 01, 2023
“Prejudices are the chains forged by ignorance to keep men apart.” ~Marguerite Gardiner Irish novelist, journalist, and literary hostess Marguerite Gardiner was born on this day in 1789.
Random Quote for August 30, 2023
“Our past, our present, and whatever remains of our future, absolutely depend on what we do now.” ~Sylvia Earle American marine biologist, oceanographer, explorer, author, and lecturer Sylvia Earle was born on this day in 1935.
Random Quote for August 29, 2023
“Be yourself. The world worships the original.” ~Ingrid Bergman Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman was born on this day in 1915.
Random Quote for August 28, 2023
“I have discovered that my freedom is within me, and nothing can destroy it.” ~Janet Frame New Zealand author Janet Frame was born on this day in 1924.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 148
One thousand, forty-four days. That’s how long First Reader and I have been un-homed. Our contractor has not done a bloody thing since they placed the house on July 10. Wait, I take that back. They sealed the gables in the days following the delivery. Now, we wait for contractors to decide whether the drive … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 148
Random Quote for August 26, 2023
“Be a big person; be generous of spirit; be the person you’d admire.” ~Allegra Huston British-American author, editor, and writer Allegra Huston was born on this day in 1964.
Random Quote for August 25, 2023
“Lack of genius never held anyone back. Only time wasted on resentment and daydreaming can do that.” ~Dorothy Dunnett Scottish novelist Dorothy Dunnett was born on this day in 1923.
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