Now that Mr. Sub-Contractor has the measurements he needs, he’s spent the week getting bids for the project. We communicated late in the week, and he’s crunching numbers, so we should have more information by tomorrow or Tuesday. Having the house on the foundation and not seeing progress is almost more difficult than it not … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 146
“And this we should believe: that hope and volition can bring us closer to our ultimate goal: justice for all, injustice for no-one.” ~Eyvind Johnson Swedish novelist and short story writer Eyvind Johnson was born on this day in 1900.
“People love to talk but hate to listen.” ~Alice Duer Miller American writer Alice Duer Miller was born on this day in 1874.
“The more you try to crush your true nature, the more it will control you. Be what you are. No one who really loves you will stop.” ~Cassandra Clare American author Cassandra Clare was born on this day in 1973.
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” ~George Bernard Shaw Irish playwright, critic, polemicist, and political activist George Bernard Shaw was born on this day in 1856.
“Going backwards is never an option.” ~Melissa Marr American author Melissa Marr was born on this day in 1972.
“Experience teaches you how to do things you never want to do again.” ~Zelda Fitzgerald American novelist, painter, playwright, and socialite Zelda Fitzgerald was born on this day in 1900.
Earlier this week, we met with Mr. Sub-Contractor to discuss stairs, windows, siding, decks, and the basement door. Our original idea was to have a wrap-around deck, but with the cost of materials right now, that won’t happen. We opted for a 10 x 10 platform leading into the dining room on the main level, … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 145
“Until we are all free, we are none of us free.” ~Emma Lazarus American author and activist for Emma Lazarus was born on this day in 1849.
“Few things are as bad as a guilty conscience.” ~Buchi Emecheta Nigerian-born novelist Buchi Emecheta was born on this day in 1944.
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