“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.
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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.
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
Random Quote for December 05, 2020
“Life changes fast. Life changes in the instant. You sit down to dinner and life as you know it ends.”~Joan Didion American writer Joan Didion was born on this day in 1934.
Random Quote for December 04, 2020
“A person with a clear purpose will make progress, even on the roughest road. A person with no purpose will make no progress, even on the smoothest road.”~Thomas Carlyle British historian, satirical writer, essayist, translator, philosopher, mathematician, and teacher Thomas Carlyle was born on this day in 1795.
Random Quote for December 02, 2020
“Never be so focused on what you're looking for that you overlook the thing you actually find.”~Ann Patchett American author Ann Patchett was born on this day in 1963.
Random Quote for December 01, 2020
“Find your Light; They can't love you if they can't see you.”~Bette Midler American singer, songwriter, actress, author, and comedian Bette Midler was born on this day in 1945.
Random Quote for November 30, 2020
“Many a truth is told in jest.”~Jonathan Swift Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer, poet, and cleric Jonathan Swift was born on this day in 1667.
Random Quote for November 28, 2020
“About all you can do in life is be who you are. Some people will love you for you. Most will love you for what you can do for them, and some won't like you at all.”~Rita Mae Brown American novelist, poet, screenwriter, and activist Rita Mae Brown was born on this day in 1944.
Random Quote for November 27, 2020
“Are you going to let the obstacles in your life be stumbling blocks or stepping stones? Choose the positive. You are the master of your attitude.”~Bruce Lee Hong Kong American actor, director, martial artist, martial arts instructor and philosopher Bruce Lee was born on this day in 1940.
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