“There's a humorous side to every situation. The challenge is to find it.”~George Carlin American stand-up comedian, actor, social critic, and author George Carlin was born on this day in 1937.
“There's a humorous side to every situation. The challenge is to find it.”~George Carlin American stand-up comedian, actor, social critic, and author George Carlin was born on this day in 1937.
Another busy week. This time we got some actual work done on the property. (C) 2021, JJ ShaunThe location for the first new shed is now ready for the base. Last Sunday, we put out a call to friends and family to help us get the rest of the ash and debris bagged up and … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 32
“The past always seems better when you look back on it than it did at the time. And the present never looks as good as it will in the future.”~Peter Benchley American author, screenwriter, and ocean activist Peter Benchley was born n this day in 1940.
“Energy rightly applied can accomplish anything.”~Nellie Bly American journalist, industrialist, inventor, and charity worker Nellie Bly was born on this day in 1864.
“Do what you love, and you will find the way to get it out to the world.”~Judy Collins American singer and songwriter Judy Collins was born on this day in 1939.
“Let whatever's going to happen, happen. Don't judge it before you do it. Sure, sometimes it will be terrible, but sometimes it will just be amazing. That's where the gold is.”~Cloris Leachman American actress and comedienne Cloris Leachman was born on this day in 1926.
“Before you go to bed, write down three 'gratefuls' for the day and three 'did wells' (they can even include something as simple as doing the laundry)-the results can be amazing!”~Carol Burnett American actress, comedian, singer, and writer Carol Burnett was born on this day in 1933.
Most of the week was cold and snowy, so we weren’t able to get up to the property to get anything done there or at our storage unit. Had we known this would be such a quiet week, we would have headed to Las Vegas for a much-needed getaway. Ah well, hindsight is 20/20. We … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 30
“Happiness is a wondrous commodity: the more you give, the more you have.”~Madame de Staël French scholar and political theorist Madame de Staël was born on this day in 1766.
“We all have our baggage, and I think the trick is not resisting it but accepting it, understanding that the worst experience has a valuable gift wrapped inside if you're willing to receive it.”~Jeannette Walls American author and journalist Jeannette Walls was born on this day in 1960.
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