“When you realize you don’t own someone, you show up every day to try to make sure they stay in your life.” ~Mara Brock Akil American screenwriter and television producer Mara Brock Akil was born on this day in 1970.
Life
Random Quote for May 23, 2023
“This life is yours. Take the power to choose what you want to do and do it well. Take the power to love what you want in life and love it honestly. Take the power to walk in the forest and be a part of nature. Take the power to control your own life. No … Continue reading Random Quote for May 23, 2023
Random Quote for May 18, 2023
“The best stories come from real life.” ~Diane English American screenwriter, producer, and director Diane English was born on this day in 1948.
Random Quote for May 12, 2023
“Live life when you have it. Life is a splendid gift—there is nothing small about it.” ~Florence Nightingale English social reformer, statistician, and the founder of modern nursing Florence Nightingale was born on this day in 1820. May 12 is International Nurse’s Day, in honor of Florence Nightingale’s birthday.
Random Quote for April 24, 2023
“If you’re unhappy, change something.” ~Sue Grafton American mystery novelist Sue Grafton was born on this day in 1940.
Random Quote for April 21, 2023
“Life is so constructed, that the event does not, cannot, will not, match the expectation.” ~Charlotte Brontë English novelist and poet Charlotte Brontë was born on this day in 1816.
Random Quote for April 19, 2023
“No longer can a risk to human life be considered subordinate to blind and increasingly discredited ideology.” ~Gina Miller Guyanese-British business owner and activist Gina Miller was born n this day in 1965.
Random Quote for April 17, 2023
“Difficult times have helped me to understand better than before, how infinitely rich and beautiful life is in every way, and that so many things that one goes worrying about are of no importance whatsoever.” ~Karen Blixen Danish author Karen Blixen was born on this day in 1885.
In Honor of Lost Family and Friends
The beginning of 2023 has had plenty of bittersweet memories, and it’s only March. Late last month, I heard from a young lady I used to babysit. Her dad passed away. Her dad and my dad were the best of friends when I was growing up. We’d lived in our little town on our dead-end … Continue reading In Honor of Lost Family and Friends
Random Quote for March 29, 2023
“People who keep stiff upper lips find that it’s damn hard to smile.” ~Judith Guest American novelist and screenwriter Judith Guest was born on this day in 1936.
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