“Progress, not perfection, is what we should be asking of ourselves.”~Julia Cameron American teacher, author, artist, poet, playwright, novelist, filmmaker, pigeon fancier, composer, and journalist Julia Cameron was born on this day in 1948.
“Progress, not perfection, is what we should be asking of ourselves.”~Julia Cameron American teacher, author, artist, poet, playwright, novelist, filmmaker, pigeon fancier, composer, and journalist Julia Cameron was born on this day in 1948.
I somehow managed to contract a 48-hour bug that had my tummy tender and my temperature up last week. I slept for the better part of two days, then spent the rest of the week trying to recoup my energy. Yesterday was the first time I’ve ventured out since. And I guess if one is … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 22
“I am glad that I paid so little attention to good advice; had I abided by it I might have been saved from some of my most valuable mistakes.”~Edna St. Vincent Millay American lyrical poet and playwright Edna St. Vincent Millay was born on this day in 1892.
The cold spell from last week finally gave way to more seasonal temperatures. Which is to say, it is still cold and snowy. The daytime temps in this region run in the 40s this time of year. While the average snowfall for the month is around three or so inches. This year the area has … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 21
“You can't master your future if you're still a slave to your past.”~Rihanna Barbadian singer, actress, and businesswoman Rihanna was born on this day in 1988.
“If you can't change your fate, change your attitude.”~Amy Tan American author Amy Tan was born on this day in 1952.
“It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.”~Audre Lorde American writer, feminist, womanist, librarian, and civil rights activist Audre Lorde was born on this day in 1934.
“Laws should be made to serve the people. People should not be made to serve the laws.”~Huey Newton African-American political activist Huey Newton was born on this day in 1942.
“Maturity is a series of shattered illusions.”~LeVar Burton American actor, director, and children's television host LeVar Burton was born on this day in 1957.
“Failure is impossible.”~Susan B. Anthony American social reformer and women's rights activist Susan B. Anthony was born on this day in 1820.
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