“Always show more kindness than seems necessary, because the person receiving it needs it more than you will ever know.”~Colin Powell American politician, diplomat and retired U.S. Army general Colin Powell was born on this day in 1937.
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Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 27
It’s been a busy week. We’ve talked to even more builders and are getting a clearer idea of what we want. We mailed our taxes the earliest ever, and a review of our finances shows that we might be able to do this without leaving ourselves with a new house and no life. In addition … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 27
Random Quote for April 3, 2021
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”~Jane Goodall English primatologist and anthropologist Jane Goodall was born on this day in 1934.
Random Quote for April 2, 2021
“There's a certain grace in accepting what your life is and embracing all the good things that have been—but there's still an expectation of good things to come. Not necessarily what you expected.”~Emmylou Harris American singer, songwriter, and musician Emmylou Harris was born on this day in 1947.
Random Quote for April 1, 2021
“If you're someone people count on, particularly in difficult moments, that's a sign of a life lived honorably.”~Rachel Maddow American television news program host, political commentator, and author Rachel Maddow was born on this day in 1973.
Random Quote for March 31, 2021
“I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love.”~Leo Buscaglia American author, … Continue reading Random Quote for March 31, 2021
Random Quote for March 30, 2021
“We are the spirit, the collective conscience. We create the pain, and suffering, and beauty in this world.”~Tracy Chapman American singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman was born on this day in 1964.
Random Quote for March 29, 2021
“You never find yourself until you face the truth.”~Pearl Bailey American actress and singer Pearl Bailey was born on this day in 1918.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 26
We didn’t get much in the way of snow this week. Yay? The weather has been downright pleasant this week, for March. Which is good, because we had a framily (you know, a friend that’s become family) member (Hi, ML) fly in for a visit. We took a day and drove up to Estes Park … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 26
Random Quote for March 27, 2021
“The point is not to pay back kindness but to pass it on.”~Julia Alvarez Dominican-American poet, novelist, and essayist Julia Alvarez was born on this day in 1950.
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