Now that the old storage unit is cleared out, we can begin to look to the task ahead—cleaning up the remains of our life before the wildfire. The last time First Reader and I went up with a couple of friends, we were only able to investigate a few to several feet in from the … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 14
“The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom.”~Isaac Asimov American writer and professor of biochemistry Isaac Asimov was born on this day in 1920.
“Let each new year find you a better person.”~Benjamin Franklin
Reflecting on 2020 Christmas has come and gone, and we all look forward to a brighter year. Up until the last three months, I found 2020 to be more of an annoyance than anything else. Because of the pandemic, we were grounded, so to speak. Covid-19 was on the loose around the world, and people, … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 13
“Life is an adventure of our own design intersected by fate and a series of lucky and unlucky accidents.”~Patti Smith American singer-songwriter, musician, author, and poet Patti Smith was born on this day in 1946.
“It's funny that we think of libraries as quiet demure places where we are shushed by dusty, bun-balancing, bespectacled women. The truth is libraries are raucous clubhouses for free speech, controversy and community. Librarians have stood up to the Patriot Act, sat down with noisy toddlers and reached out to illiterate adults. Libraries can never … Continue reading Random Quote for December 29, 2020
“There's a difference between solitude and loneliness.”~Maggie Smith English actress Maggie Smith was born on this day in 1934.
This was another week we didn’t make it up the mountain. I can blame it on the holidays, but I’m not sure that’s entirely true. The short week, and the latest covid surge, meant many places were still encouraging online business, so I took advantage of it. When I worked in corporate America, I used … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 12
“Destiny is what you are supposed to do in life. Fate is what kicks you in the ass to make you do it.”~Henry Miller American writer and artist Henry Miller was born on this day in 1891.
“I celebrate the spirit of Christmas. It's the winter solstice celebration, rebirth and new possibilities.”~Ian Astbury
A piece of my scattered mind.
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