Where did 2023 go? We brought the year in at a mountain resort. For 2024, we’ll stay in as we settle into the new home and recover from the cooties. A lot has happened since that trip. We applied for (and finally received) a disaster loan from the state. The transport company delivered our house … Continue reading Reflecting on 2023
“I’m not religious in any formal sense, not in any God sense.” ~Al Purdy Canadian free verse poet Al Purdy was born on this day in 1918.
“I think what happens is when you have fear, fear translates into hatred.” ~Christine Leunens New Zealand-Belgian novelist Christine Leunens was born on this day in 1964.
“Science is not a boy’s game, it’s not a girl’s game. It’s everyone’s game. It’s about where we are and where we’re going. Space travel benefits us here on Earth. And we ain’t stopped yet. There’s more exploration to come.” ~Nichelle Nichols American actress, singer and dancer Nichelle Nichols was born on this day in … Continue reading Random Quote for December 28, 2023
“Our civic society is really all we have by way of nationhood.” ~Cokie Roberts American journalist and author Cokie Roberts was born on this day in 1943.
“Every day holds the possibility of a miracle.” ~Elizabeth David British cookery writer Elizabeth David was born on this day in 1913.
“Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” ~Winston Churchill Merry Christmas to one and all. May you and yours have a bright and joyful day.
As the new year begins, you’ll see some changes in the Tavern Tales. Quotes will continue to fill the void on days I have nothing to say, or life has overwhelmed me to distraction. Sundays, you’ll see more of the stories I have written and polished. I posted some of those stories on this site … Continue reading Changes on the Horizon
“Don’t sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them.” ~Madam C. J. Walker African American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist Madam C. J. Walker was born on this day in 1867.
“People should always mind their own business. More trouble is caused in this world by interference than any other single thing.” ~Charlotte Lamb English novelist Charlotte Lamb was born on this day in 1937.
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