“Most journeys have a clear beginning, but on some the ending is less well-defined. The question is, at what point do you bite your lip and head for home?”
― Tahir Shah, In Search of King Solomon’s Mines
Month: September 2016
Brightness for a Rainy Day in Virginia
Quote For The Day 9-29-2016
“Funny how “question” contains the word “quest” inside it, as though any small question asked is a journey through briars.”
― Catherynne M. Valente, Under in the Mere
Quote For The Day 9-28-2016
“I’m done with those; regrets are an excuse for people who have failed.”
― Ned Vizzini, It’s Kind of a Funny Story
Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge: 2016 Week 38
Quote For The Day 9-27-2016
“Dreaming permits each and every one of us to be quietly and safely insane every night of our lives.”
― William C. Dement
Friday Fictioneers September 21,2016
PHOTO PROMPT © Roger Bultot
The sparkling lights reminded her of the stars which, when she slept, protected her from the dark. This morning, she had no time for stars, running out the door with toothbrush and toothpaste in hand. No makeup. No bling. Almost no sandals, but she dashed back just in time. Clattering up the bus steps, she smiled at the driver and settled into a midway seat. Unusual, but not earth shattering.
She sat, arms full of the necessities of the day. In other words, nothing. These things, as all things, were nothing is the light of day. Imagined the ticking, the counting down, in rhythm with her heart. Held herself as if to protect the unborn child she would never have.
Minutes ticked. The bus grew fuller, stacked with humans like wheat stalks in the field.
Minutes. Minutes. Minutes.
All she felt was a flash of agony, a moment when the stars settled down around her, gathering her into their arms to fly away.
Quote For The Day 9-26-2016
“A psychologist would probably diagnose insanity for a nation that spends more on its military than the next 8 nations combined, while its poor are starving.”
― Steven Magee
Quote For The Day 9-25-2016
“Maybe he’s normal and we’re the crazy ones. Maybe everyone should talk to themselves. Maybe we’re all just afraid of what we’d say.”
― Katie Kacvinsky, Awaken
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