“Stand before the people you fear and speak your mind—even if your voice shakes.” ~Maggie Kuhn American elder rights activist Maggie Kuhn was born on this day in 1905.
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Random Quote for August 02, 2023
“There is something about the unexpected that moves us. As if the whole of existence is paid for in some way, except for that one moment, which is free.” ~Rose Tremain English novelist, short story writer, and former Chancellor of the University of East Anglia Rose Tremain was born on this day in 1943.
Random Quote for August 01, 2023
“We have a hunger of the mind which asks for knowledge of all around us, and the more we gain, the more is our desire; the more we see, the more we are capable of seeing.” ~Maria Mitchell American astronomer, librarian, naturalist, and educator Maria Mitchell was born on this day in 1818.
Random Quote for July 31, 2023
“It is better to be prepared for an opportunity and not have one than to have an opportunity and not be prepared.” ~Whitney M. Young American civil rights leader Whitney M. Young was born on this day in 1921.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 146
Now that Mr. Sub-Contractor has the measurements he needs, he’s spent the week getting bids for the project. We communicated late in the week, and he’s crunching numbers, so we should have more information by tomorrow or Tuesday. Having the house on the foundation and not seeing progress is almost more difficult than it not … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 146
Random Quote for July 29, 2023
“And this we should believe: that hope and volition can bring us closer to our ultimate goal: justice for all, injustice for no-one.” ~Eyvind Johnson Swedish novelist and short story writer Eyvind Johnson was born on this day in 1900.
Random Quote for July 28, 2023
“People love to talk but hate to listen.” ~Alice Duer Miller American writer Alice Duer Miller was born on this day in 1874.
Random Quote for July 27, 2023
“The more you try to crush your true nature, the more it will control you. Be what you are. No one who really loves you will stop.” ~Cassandra Clare American author Cassandra Clare was born on this day in 1973.
Random Quote for July 26, 2023
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” ~George Bernard Shaw Irish playwright, critic, polemicist, and political activist George Bernard Shaw was born on this day in 1856.
Random Quote for July 25, 2023
“Going backwards is never an option.” ~Melissa Marr American author Melissa Marr was born on this day in 1972.
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