“Failure is a part of success.” ~Hank Aaron American professional baseball player Hank Aaron was born on this day in 1934.
Writing
The New Campaign
It’s Thursday night, and I expect my favorite group at the cafe. Bert arrives first, only tonight he’s early. “The usual?” asks my avatar, Stevie. “Yep,” replies Bert. “We’re starting a new campaign tonight, since Aislynn can’t make it,” he explains. “And we have a new player, so I’m going to get her caught up … Continue reading The New Campaign
Random Quote for February 03, 2024
“Any great change must expect opposition, because it shakes the very foundation of privilege.” ~Lucretia Mott American Quaker, abolitionist, women’s rights activist, and social reformer Lucretia Mott was born on this day in 1793.
Random Quote for February 02, 2024
“The greatest of all mistakes is to do nothing because you can only do a little. Do what you can.” ~Liz Smith American gossip columnist Liz Smith was born on this day in 1923.
Random Quote for February 01, 2024
“Contradictions in human character are one of its most consistent notes.” ~Muriel Spark“Loitering with Intent”, p.16, New Directions Publishing Scottish novelist, short story writer, poet, and essayist Muriel Spark was born on this day in 1918.
Wednesday Word for January 31, 2024
Today’s word comes from the news. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition an act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government a situation in which a large group of people try to take political control of their own country with violence History From the Middle English insureccion, from Anglo-French, from … Continue reading Wednesday Word for January 31, 2024
Random Quote for January 30, 2024
“The more facts one introduces, the more truth one shows, the more determined the bigot is to cling to his belief.” ~Judith Tarr American fantasy and science fiction author Judith Tarr was born on this day in 1955.
Random Quote for January 29, 2024
“The world is not ideal, and the only weapon we can give our children is information. Information which is not pretty, but honest.” ~Cristina Saralegui Cuban-born American journalist, television personality, actress, and talk show host Cristina Saralegui was born on this day in 1948.
The New Semester
“Hi, Stevie!” says Bert as he enters The Jaunty Mug coffee shop. “Hi Bert,” says Stevie, the barista, as he raises his head from cleaning the coffee machine. “The usual?” “You got it.” The rest of the group trickles in, ordering their respective drinks as they pass the counter. Stevie acknowledges each with a greeting … Continue reading The New Semester
Random Quote for January 26, 2024
“I refused to take no for an answer.” ~Bessie Coleman American civil aviator, and the first African-American woman to hold a pilot license, Bessie Coleman was born on this day in 1892.
