I’ve come to appreciate the planet we live on. It’s a small ball in a large universe. It’s a very fragile ball but also very beautiful. You don’t recognize that until you see it from a little farther off.
Guion “Guy” Bluford Jr.,
combat pilot, astronaut and first African-American in space
Don’t worry about the overall importance of the problem; work on it if it looks interesting. I think there’s a sufficient correlation between interest and importance.
David Blackwell,
statistician, mathematician and first African-American inducted into the National Academy of Sciences
Greatness occurs when your children love you, when your critics respect you and when you have peace of mind.
Quincy Jones,
musician, record producer and composer
With tireless energy and eager zeal, colored women have, since their emancipation, been continuously prosecuting the work of educating and elevating their race, as though upon themselves alone devolved the accomplishment of this herculean task.
Mary Church Terrell,
civil rights activist and first president of the National Association of Colored Women
[W]hen it comes to justice, there is no easy way to get it. You can’t sugarcoat it. You have to take a stand and say, ‘This is not right.’
Claudette Colvin,
civil rights activist
I have made it my mission to talk to anyone who will listen about [colon cancer] screening, prevention and early detection.
Katie Couric,
journalist, whose first husband died of colon cancer
It was time for the women to have the fun of parading, too. The men have had control too long.
Aminthe Nungesser,
founder of the all-women Iris and Venus krewes of Mardi Gras
If I’m going to sing like someone else, then I don’t need to sing at all.
Billie Holiday,
singer
Honesty helps. You get a long way in life as far as I’m concerned. You tell the truth, ask for help, instead of saying I know what I’m doing.
Penny Marshall,
actress and director
Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning.
Gloria Steinem,
journalist, feminist and activist
Trouble is a part of your life, and if you don’t share it, you don’t give the person who loves you a chance to love you enough.
Dinah Shore,
TV personality, singer and 1940s’ top-charting female vocalist
Quotes March 09, 2019
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Alaskanomics
- Alaska Economic Update February 2, 2021By Mark Edwards, EVP - Chief Credit Officer & Bank Economist 2020 was an unprecedented year in just about every economic measure. Wild swings in unemployment resulting from government mandated business closures were then supported by trillions of dollars in assistance programs in an attempt to counteract the negative economic...Mark Edwards
APRN Alaska News
- Former Alaska tribal executive still missing after his helicopter disappeared near windswept islands March 4, 2021The U.S. Coast Guard called off its search Wednesday for Alaska’s former top tribal health executive, Andy Teuber, a day after the helicopter he was piloting went missing near a windswept archipelago that pilots say is a notoriously tricky area to fly.Nathaniel Herz, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
- Injectable medication shows promise for Anchorage’s homeless alcoholics March 4, 2021Though Vivitrol has shown to be an effective way to help homeless with serious addictions gain enough stability to transition into permanent housing and stay there, it isn’t widely used yet.Paula Dobbyn -- special to Alaska Public Media
Delanceyplace.com
- the great depression: a real estate boom gone bust -- 3/04/21 March 4, 2021Dear DelanceyPlace Subscribers: Two years ago, my second book, A Brief History of Doom, was published. Many of you were kind enough to read and buy it. Recently, our good friends over at History Making Productions were helpful in putting together a video, which highlighted some of the key points in the book. I would […]
- hibernating bears and nasa -- 3/3/21 March 3, 2021Today's selection -- from Packing for Mars by Mary Roach. The effects of zero gravity on the human body are significant -- balance problems, visual disturbances, damage to the heart muscle and bone loss. However, maybe hibernating bears can help: "Black bears emerge from their dens after four to seven months in bed with bones […]
Bob Mayer
- The African Burial Ground and the History of Slavery in New York City March 2, 2021We tend to think of the south when we discuss slavery in America. In 1703, New York City had the second highest percentage of slaves in the colonies. After Charleston, South Carolina. More than 42% of households in the city had slaves. Ongoing slavery began in New York City in 1626, when eleven Africans were […]Bob
Legislative Drafting Institute for Child Protection (LDICP)
- Recent Research Spreadsheets November 30, 2016Our students have compiled research in three topic areas. Below are the links to their research tables that can be downloaded for searching and viewing. For a state-by-state review of Mandatory Reporter laws, click here. For a state-by-state review of Background Check laws, click...feigleycommunications
- 2016 Legislative Drafting Students November 15, 2016Our students spent the summer working on the inaugural project of the LDICP. Through their extensive research, massive databases of information on state statutes regarding the abuse of children ave been created and will be posted here as their work is finalized. Here are...feigleycommunications
Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog
- Is Self-Publishing a Good Choice for Your Novel? – by Jacquelyn Lynn… March 5, 2021on Live Write Thrive: For a lot of nonfiction books, self-publishing is a no-brainer. But for novels? It’s a viable option growing in popularity, but there’s a lot to consider before you make your decision. The most important issue for most authors is cost. Publishing done right can be expensive. When you self-publish or use […]Chris The Story Reading Ape
I didn’t have my glasses on…
- beautiful story. March 4, 2021sometimes we all need a little break time and space to sit and ponder. — “silence is a beautiful story.” -kulpreet yadavbeth
Indian Country Media Network
- Briefs: Myanmar protesters, undaunted by killings, march again March 4, 2021Demonstrators in Myanmar protesting last month's military coup returned to the streets Thursday, undaunted by the killing of at least 38 people the previous day by security forces. New protests were held in at least three areas of Yangon, the country's largest city, that have been scenes of ...Associated Press
Legends of Windemere
- Immortal Wars: Light, Blood, & Tears Part 8 March 4, 2021(Disclaimer: A warning to those who continue. This is a sequel to a previous story. Both of these were written in the mid-1990’s. While the first one was slightly edited and vanity press published, this one has not been touched … Continue reading →Charles Yallowitz
Bluebird of Bitterness
- You have been warned March 4, 2021 bluebird of bitterness
Elle Knowles: Finding Myself Through Writing
- It’s Too Peopley Out There July 3, 2020We live in the most perfect area to have a staycation. The gulf with its white sand beaches are only five minutes away. We have the best restaurants with fresh seafood and seats with the best views. The charter fishing experience is top notch. Evidently, this is not a best kept secret anymore. The only […]Elle Knowles
KarmaTube
- Bloom March 4, 2021Neighbors and plants can surely help us bloom, especially in the hard times. Stuck in her apartment, a lonely woman waits for time to pass until one day she hears a knock at the door. On her doorstep, she finds a plant left by a friendly neighbor and discovers the joy that caring for others […]
Positively Present
- The 10th Annual Gratitude Challenge! October 13, 2020It's hard to believe, but this is the TENTH year of the Positively Present Gratitude Challenge! I've been doing this for a decade (and I know many of you have too!), and I'm so excited to begin this year's challenge on November 1. There's always something special about celebrating gratitude during the month of November […]positively present
The Diesel-Electric Elephant Company, England.
- Behemoths in the mist and a mega-cruise for hydrogen and oxygen mix March 2, 2021Doug McClure and Susan Penhaligon in their time wandering around Cheshire would have been quite used to the sight of … MoreIan Hutson
Joan Reeves: Slingwords
- Love Letter to Texas On Independence Day March 2, 2021Happy Texas Independence Day!Texas Independence Day is a legal holiday in the state, celebrated every March 2. Many towns have parades and festivals. The large metropolitan areas once had parades too, but those urban centers have gone "big city" and conduct business as usual.Texas is the only state of the Union that was once an independent nation. […]Joan Reeves
World United Music
- Prog Rock and Progressive Activism May 24, 2020Progressive Rock Through the AgesBy: Stewart BrennanProgressive Rock is one of several experimental genres that evolved out of Rock n Roll in mid 1960’s. It was a purely creative genre that carried at its initial core, reflections of morality, philosophies, political views and the social economic conditions of the times.The genre had a wide range […]Stewart
WASP Final Flight
- Lucile Doll Wise, 43-7 | August 2, 2018 August 17, 2018"Jacqueline Cochran was looking for WASP. They told me I would have to be interviewed and they would contact me when they came to the Wichita area. But I didn’t wait for that. I went down to Houston for my interview, to speed things up. And I think that’s one of the smartest things I […]Unknown
- Jean McCreery, 44-W-10. |. May 10, 2018 July 20, 2018"My first flight was with a barnstormer at the age of five. I loved it! I also tried to 'fly' out of the barn loft with an umbrella. This was less than successful..." WASP Jean Terrell McCreery, 44-10 The indomitable Marguerite Jean Terrell Moreo McCreery has "...slipped the surly bonds of Earth. And danced the skies on […]Unknown
The Old Motor
- Comment on Spring is on the Way – Cherry Blossoms at the Library of Congress by Robert Kremer March 4, 2021In reply to SCOTT NJ. Scott...As a matter of agreement I too am appalled at the excess in the 55 Studebaker Speedster grill, if that’s what you were addressing. If I’m thinking of the same car in the picture as you, I don’t think it’s a Speedster though because the offensive grill augmentation seems to […]Robert Kremer
- Comment on A Glimpse Back at Life in the Big City – Los Angeles 1961 by Scotty G March 4, 2021In reply to Bill Mack. Excellent! That's the first thing that I thought of.Scotty G
SassyZenGirl
- Earn $6,000/mo Passive Income with Stock Footage (no prior experience!) May 23, 2020Stock footage might not sound too sexy or fun, but this is an easy one to start and doesn’t require any start up funding. In fact, you can start with your smartphone camera. Ready? You Ready Are You Ready GIF from Youready GIFs What is stock footage and how does it work? Stock footage […]Gundi Gabrielle
Stump the Bookseller
- 353R: Paintings With Riddles March 4, 2021Seeking an illustrated children's book (probably paintings) with a slew of riddles on one page and an accompanying painting containing the answers to those riddles. Likely published late 70s or 80s, no later. Somewhere in the book is a picture … Continue reading →admin
Ana’s Attic
- Imperfect Match by Melanie Harlow and Corinne Michaels February 12, 2021Imperfect Match by Melanie Harlow and Corinne Michaels | Audiobook Review Narrated by Andi Arndt and Jason Clarke Contemporary Romance/RomCom Standalone I was having such a hard time focusing on books, so I grabbed one by two authors who I know never disappoint. And I was right! Melanie Harlow and Corinne Michaels brought their A-Game […]Ana's Attic
Shorpy
- Inauguration: March 4, 1933 March 4, 2021March 4, 1933. "Inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt as President and John Nance Garner as Vice President. Podium at U.S. Capitol East Portico, Washington, D.C." This 37th presidential inauguration, the first of four for FDR, was the last to be held in March before Inauguration Day was moved to January by the 20th Amendment. Harris […]Dave
- All the Trimmings: 1939 March 3, 2021November 1939. "Negroes cut each other's hair in front of plantation store after being paid off on Saturday. Mileston Plantation, Mississippi Delta." Medium format acetate negative by Marion Post Wolcott for the Farm Security Administration. View full size.Dave
Shorpy Reader Shared Photo’s
- Butler Family Buick: 1957 February 19, 2021Edward and Gwen Butler, my grandparents, lived in this trailer in Connecticut. It's rather dwarfed by the massive '55 Buick and the 15-foot TV antenna. They had just returned from a trip to England, hence the luggage at the door. Photo by Edward Butler circa 1957 on a 35mm Kodachrome slide, scanned February 2021. View […]Quisling.P.Rotogravure
- Over the Boardwalk: 1984 February 17, 2021Atlantic City isn't the only place with a Boardwalk, ya know. Out here in California we've had the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk since 1907. Its Giant Dipper wooden roller coaster is a National Historic Landmark. In another kind of history, back in 2008 its late, lamented Fun House was the location in one of my […]tterrace
Shorpy Reader Comments
- Re: Whiskers March 5, 2021In reply to Inauguration: March 4, 1933: Those of us fortunate enough to be Shorpy patrons received today an Inauguration detail of this photo, where we get a side view of FDR with his hand raised and a side/rear view of Chief Justice Hughes, his hand also raised high, and the profile of his white […]davidk
- Administration of the Oath has Changed March 5, 2021In reply to Inauguration: March 4, 1933: In 1933, Chief Justice Hughes recited the entire Oath. Then, FDR recited the entire Oath, perhaps from memory; it's hard to tell. That practice seemed to end with FDR. In 1949, Chief Justice Vinson would say a brief phrase ("You, Harry Truman, do solemnly swear -- ") and […]Sewickley
Kim’s Shopping
- How Much Money Does It Take to Keep a Dog in 2021? March 2, 2021After the horror of 2020, getting yourself a pet to keep you company sounds like a fantastic idea. Dogs or cats can make a great addition to your home and become your best friends during these challenging times of the coronavirus pandemic. But can your budget manage the costs of owning a four-legged friend? If […]Shopping Kim
Thoroughly Reviewed
- Best Travel Makeup Bag May 23, 2020Travel Makeup Bag Comparison habe ROWNYEON HaloVa Relavel Rownyeon Pro MelodySusie Ac.y.c Mossio B & C Chomeiu Material Nylon OxfordFabric Nylon Oxford Fabric PU... The post Best Travel Makeup Bag first appeared on ThoroughlyReviewed.com.Linda Krantz
Whimpulsive
- Wordless Wednesday #539 February 12, 2020Signs of Spring For more Wordless Wednesday, Click here.suziqoregon
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BloominThyme
- Sun Hemp Cover Crop August 12, 2020Sun hemp is a perfect cover crop for building the quality of your soil. And soil is everything when it comes to the garden. Soil provides nutrients for plants to be absorbed via their roots and retains moisture for the plant. Well-aerated soil is important and can be achieved by adding compost to your soil. […]gardenfrisk
- Successful Pineapple Harvest July 31, 2020At last, I have achieved a successful pineapple harvest from my backyard garden. It didn’t require much effort, but it did require patience. Years of patience. Generally pineapples take about two and a half years to harvest. On the advice of a friend, I planted these pineapple four and five years ago. He said it […]gardenfrisk
Word of the day
- smorgasbord March 4, 2021Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 4, 2021 is: smorgasbord \SMOR-gus-bord\ noun 1 : a luncheon or supper buffet offering a variety of foods and dishes (such as hors d'oeuvres, hot and cold meats, smoked and pickled fish, cheeses, salads, and relishes) 2 : an often large heterogeneous mixture : mélange Examples: […]Merriam-Webster
AV Club Wiki Wormhole
- Some people find this "hand sanitizer cam" funny, but honestly, we don't get it March 4, 2021The Milwaukee Bucks have debuted an alternative to the classic sports stadium “kiss cam”; one that’s more appropriate for an era of social distancing. It’s called the “hand sanitizer cam,” and videos of it in action have led people to post reactions to how funny it looks on Twitter. But honestly? We don’t really get…Read […]Reid McCarter on News, shared by Reid McCarter to The A.V. Club
- Hulu’s going to party like it’s the ’90s with the arrivals of Felicity, My So-Called Life, and more March 4, 2021Hulu is throwing it all the way back to the 1990s. As part of its “90s week,” the streamer is set to launch three popular teen dramas of that era—Felicity, My So-Called Life, Blossom—leading up to the March 12 launch of the documentary kid90, created by Punky Brewster’s Soleil Moon Frye.Read more...Saloni Gajjar on TV Club, shared by Saloni Gajjar to The A.V. Club
- Kathryn Hahn's WandaVision wink meme is here to help you lie to yourself and others today March 4, 2021As the last couple episodes (and one banger of a track) proved, WandaVision’s true star has been Kathryn Hahn all along. Her reveal as the conniving Agatha Harkness is as delightful, menacing, and hilarious as one could hope for, so it really isn’t surprising in the slightest to see her over-the-top performance get…Read more...Andrew Paul on TV Club, shared by Andrew Paul to The A.V. Club
- Are we having fun yet? Because Party Down’s coming back March 4, 2021Rob Thomas reviving Veronica Mars was great, except for the whole Logan thing. But it made us wonder when we were finally getting a Party Down revival. There’d been talks of some sort of revival for years, but nothing seemed to come of it. Well, are we having fun yet, because Starz just announced it’s […]Tatiana Tenreyro on TV Club, shared by Tatiana Tenreyro to The A.V. Club
DamnDelicious
- Homemade Hamburger Buns March 3, 2021THE BEST buns ever! So soft, pillowy and airy, perfect for any sandwich. You’ll never want store-bought ever again! HOMEMADE. HAMBURGER. BUNS. I’m now questioning everything in life currently. Why did it take me this long to make these at home? Was it the super short ingredient list that felt so daunting? Was it the […]Chungah @ Damn Delicious
- Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa February 25, 2021So easy and so flavorful! Cooked low + slow in the crockpot. Perfect for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and more! Traditionally made in an underground oven (just saw this on 911 Lone Star), barbacoa meat (usually beef, sheep or goat) is a classic Mexican dish left to cook undisturbed overnight until the meat is very tender. […]Chungah @ Damn Delicious
The Authors’ Billboard
- African Sweet Potato Soup by @Donna_Fasano March 3, 2021This recipe for African Sweet Potato Soup comes from my novel Two Hearts in Winter. My protagonist, Heather Phillips, cooks an international meal for her friends to celebrate the holiday. This soup is served as part of that meal in the opening scenes of the book. There is nothing more comforting during the cold winter […]Donna Fasano
- Travel to Seychelles March 1, 2021When people ask me about the most interesting thing I have ever done in my life, I can’t help smiling as I answer without hesitation, “Traveling.” I visited over hundred countries on vacation or business trips. One of my most memorable trips was to the Seychelles in the nineties, after my husband and colleagues sold […]Mona Risk
ezvid
- 10 Best Polishers 2021 March 3, 2021 Ezvid Wiki