“Before you fall asleep everyday, say something positive to yourself.” ~Enid Bagnold British writer and playwright Enid Bagnold was born on this day in 1889.
Writing
Random Quote for October 26, 2023
“Just because you start out as one thing, it doesn’t mean you can’t grow into something else.” ~Jim Butcher2008, “White Night: A Novel of the Dresden Files”, p.269, Penguin American author Jim Butcher was born on this day in 1971.
Random Quote for October 25, 2023
“Take the back roads instead of the highways.” ~Minnie Pearl American comedian Minnie Pearl was born on this day in 1912.
Random Quote for October 24, 2023
“Scared is what you’re feeling. Brave is what you’re doing.” ~Emma Donoghue Irish-Canadian playwright, literary historian, novelist, and screenwriter Emma Donoghue was born on this day in 1969.
Random Quote for October 23, 2023
“Don’t expect to make a difference unless you speak up for yourself.” ~Laurie Halse Anderson American writer Laurie Halse Anderson was born on this day in 1961.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 157
This has been a stressful week. We’ve reached the inspection stage of the project. The inspectors discovered a few minor issues and two major ones. One of the major issues is the need to rebuild the basement staircase. We caught one inspector as he was leaving the property a few days ago, and he verified … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 157
Random Quote for October 21, 2023
“Forgiving is not forgetting. Forgiving is remembering without pain.” ~Celia Cruz Cuban singer Celia Cruz was born on this day in 1925.
Random Quote for October 20, 2023
“Success is a state of mind. If you want success, start thinking of yourself as a success.” ~Joyce Brothers American psychologist, television personality, advice columnist, and writer Joyce Brothers was born on this day in 1927.
Random Quote for October 19, 2023
“Fear … is forward. No one is afraid of yesterday.” ~Renata Adler American author, journalist, and film critic Renata Adler was born on this day in 1938.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 156
Today is the three-year anniversary of losing our home to wildfire. One-thousand-ninety-six days. Thankfully, we’ve reached quite a few milestones in the past month and a half. The finish line is in sight, but we’ll still have hoops to jump through when the seasons change and we can get crews and materials up the mountain. … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 156
