“Trust the divine power, and she will free the godlike elements in you and shape all into an expression of divine nature.”~Sri Aurobindo Indian yogi, maharishi, and Indian nationalist Sri Aurobindo was born on this day in 1872.
Nature
Random Quote for January 16, 2025
“Nature is what you don’t have to trouble about. It looks after itself.”~Laura Riding American poet, critic, novelist, essayist, and short story writer Laura Riding was born on this day in 1901.
Random Quote for September 13, 2024
“We do not rule the natural world, despite our conspicuous position in it. On the contrary, it is our lifeline, and we do well to try to understand its rules.”~Elizabeth Marshall Thomas American author Elizabeth Marshall Thomas was born on this day in 1931.
Random Quote for August 14, 2024
“I believe that natural history has lost much by the vague general treatment that is so common.”~Ernest Thompson Seton Canadian-American author, wildlife artist, founder of the Woodcraft Indians in 1902 (renamed Woodcraft League of America), and one of the founding pioneers of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in 1910 Ernest Thompson Seton was born … Continue reading Random Quote for August 14, 2024
Random Quote for July 25, 2024
“The big artist keeps an eye on nature and steals her tools.”~Thomas Eakins American realist painter, photographer sculptor, and fine arts educator Thomas Eakins was born on this day in 1844.
Random Quote for October 14, 2023
“The ground we walk on, the plants and creatures, the clouds above constantly dissolving into new formations—each gift of nature possessing its own radiant energy, bound together by cosmic harmony.” ~Ruth Bernhard German-born American photographer Ruth Bernhard was born on this day in 1905.
Random Quote for July 27, 2023
“The more you try to crush your true nature, the more it will control you. Be what you are. No one who really loves you will stop.” ~Cassandra Clare American author Cassandra Clare was born on this day in 1973.
Random Quote for March 25, 2023
“Nature’s music is never over; her silences are pauses, not conclusions.” ~Mary Webb English romance novelist and poet Mary Webb was born on this day in 1881.
Watch Your Diet, Part 2
Last week, I talked about my media diet. Having an active imagination helps a lot. In my mind, I can go from halfling troublemaker to starship captain in a matter of hours. I’ve been a Jedi and a Sith Lord, a fighter and a healer. My imagination is in full bloom while I sip my … Continue reading Watch Your Diet, Part 2
Random Quote for January 29, 2022
“May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds.”~Edward Abbey American author, essayist, and environmental activist, Edward Abbey was born on this day in 1927.
J.J. Shaun 