“I did not know that history is like a blood stain that keeps on showing on the wall no matter how many new owners take possession, no matter how many times we paint over it.”~Peter Carey Australian novelist Peter Carey was born on this day in 1943.
“I did not know that history is like a blood stain that keeps on showing on the wall no matter how many new owners take possession, no matter how many times we paint over it.”~Peter Carey Australian novelist Peter Carey was born on this day in 1943.
“Home is not where you live, but where they understand you.~Christian Morgenstern German writer and poet Christian Morgenstern was born on this day in 1871.
The Stained Stein buzzed with the usual gossip. The clientele, mostly those folk that lived above the nearby shops, knew each other, and strangers elicited silent stares. Most denizens of the neighborhood didn’t take kindly to unknown (to them) threats. Teppo, the proprietor of the Stained Stein, surveyed his domain. While it was home, and … Continue reading Adaran: Gryffin’s Garrett
“Not many appreciate the ultimate power and potential usefulness of basic knowledge accumulated by obscure, unseen investigators who, in a lifetime of intensive study, may never see any practical use for their findings but who go on seeking answers to the unknown without thought of financial or practical gain.”~Eugenie Clark American ichthyologist known as ‘The … Continue reading Random Quote for May 04, 2024
“A thief believes everybody steals.”~E. W. Howe American novelist and newspaper and magazine editor E. W. Howe was born on this day in 1853.
“What I am looking for is a blessing not in disguise.”~Jerome K. Jerome English writer and humourist Jerome K. Jerome was born on this day in 1859.
Dani stepped off the bus, backpack straps cutting into her shoulders. Did’ja have’ta pack it so full, Ma? The ten-year-old wriggled her back and arms, trying to ease the pressure. She switched the suitcase from one hand to the other. “Dani Beck?” asked a young woman, who came up and took the bag in her … Continue reading First Day of Camp
“No one escapes the wilderness on the way to the promised land.”~Annie Dillard American author Annie Dillard was born on this day in 1945.
“[Science fiction is] a specialized type of fantasy, in which the prime assumption usually is a new scientific discovery or invention.”~Jack Williamson American science fiction writer Jack Williamson was born on this day in 1908.
“Questions?” asks Bert. “Not about Tiernen, no,” says Julie. “What about Noxport? It would help to know about the city Skrie came from.” “I thought you’d never ask. Noxport is the south-westernmost port city of the Western Kingdoms. City leaders positioned themselves as trusted trading partners with the orcs of the Southern Wasteland. It’s a … Continue reading Adaran: Noxport
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