“People don’t ever seem to realize that doing what’s right, writes no guarantee against misfortune.”~William McFee English writer of sea stories William McFee was born on this day in 1881.
Writing
Random Quote for June 14, 2024
“We all—in the end—die in medias res. In the middle of a story. Of many stories.”~Mona Simpson American novelist Mona Simpson was born on this day in 1957.
Random Quote for June 13, 2024
“The great advantage about telling the truth is that nobody ever believes it.”~Dorothy L. Sayers English crime novelist, playwright, translator, and critic Dorothy L. Sayers was born on this day in 1893.
Random Quote for June 12, 2024
“What is done cannot be undone, but one can prevent it happening again.”~Anne Frank German-born Jew Anne Frank was born on this day in 1929.
Random Quote for June 11, 2024
“Growth is a spiral process, doubling back on itself, reassessing and regrouping.”~Julia Margaret Cameron British photographer Julia Margaret Cameron was born on this day in 1815.
Random Quote for June 10, 2024
“If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, it’s just possible you haven’t grasped the situation.”~Jean Kerr American author and playwright Jean Kerr was born on this day in 1922.
Tomas
Tomas huddled just behind the driver’s box, at the front of the wagon bed. The thin cloth of the rags draped across his thin frame did nothing to keep the chill at bay. He was on his way into yet another unnamed village with his “uncle” to sell their ill-gotten gains. Villagers never asked where … Continue reading Tomas
Random Quote for June 08, 2024
“You get nothing done if you don’t listen to each other.”~Barbara Bush First Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush was born on this day in 1925.
Qilynn’s First Procession
Qilynn watched the procession from behind her mother’s voluminous skirts. At sixteen summers, she was barely of an age to be let out of the nursery. She had begged Mama to let her finally see the Summer Queen in all her radiant glory. She’d been listening to the servants rave about the unparalleled beauty of … Continue reading Qilynn’s First Procession
Random Quote for June 04, 2024
“A society gets the criminals it deserves.”~Val McDermid Scottish crime writer Val McDermid was born on this day in 1955.
