“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.”~Arthur C. Clarke English science-fiction writer, science writer, futurist, inventor, undersea explorer, and television series host Arthur C. Clarke was born on this day in 1917.
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Random Quote for December 15, 2020
“I understand the most profound and simplest Truth of all: Any time any of us reaches out, any time we pour even a drop of love, compassion, simple human decency (no matter how small; how seemingly insignificant) into the sea of earthly existence—we are, each and every one of us—the being called Mercy.”~J. M. DeMatteis … Continue reading Random Quote for December 15, 2020
Random Quote for December 14, 2020
“Freedom unexercised may be freedom forfeited. The preservation of freedom is in the hands of the people themselves—not of the government.”~Margaret Chase Smith American politician Margaret Chase Smith was born on this day in 1897.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 9
My days have gotten busy since I’ve “recovered” from covid. First Reader and I divide our time bouncing between digging through the remains of our home, cleaning out my mother’s storage unit (while deciding what to keep and what to donate), spending time with our dogs who are with our dog sitter, and helping take … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 9
Random Quote for December 12, 2020
“One can be the master of what one does, but never of what one feels.”~Gustave Flaubert French novelist Gustave Flaubert was born on this day in 1821.
Random Quote for December 11, 2020
“You touch things lightly or deeply; you move along because life herself moves, and you can’t stop it.”~Jim Harrison American poet, novelist, and essayist Jim Harrison was born on this day in 1937.
Random Quote for December 09, 2020
“The most damaging phrase in the language is: ‘It’s always been done that way.’”~Grace Hopper American computer scientist and United States Navy rear admiral Grace Hopper was born in 1906.
Random Quote for December 08, 2020
“Expose yourself to your deepest fear; after that, fear has no power, and the fear of freedom shrinks and vanishes. You are free.”~Jim Morrison American singer, songwriter, and poet Jim Morrison was born on this day in 1943.
Random Quote for December 07, 2020
“It does not matter much whom we live with in this world, but it matters a great deal whom we dream of.”~Willa Cather American writer Willa Cather was born on this day in 1873.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 8
We began tackling the cleanup on our property this week. A friend came up with us and brought a couple of shovels and rakes to help us start the process. We decided to begin with an old Jayco travel trailer that we used mainly for storage. (C) 2020, JJ Shaun It held the holiday decorations … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 8
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