"You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make." This is a powerful quote from Jane Goodall. #booksky #writingcommunity

Rest in peace Dolly!! You have done so much good for so many people!! Bless you and your family!! 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

Happy birthday Sherley Anne Williams!! She was a poet, novelist, professor, vocalist, jazz poet, playwright and social critic. Many of her works tell stories about her life in the U.S. African-American community. #booksky #writingcommunity

Mr. Doris Miller was a decorated U.S. Navy war hero in WW2. He is a real hero who gave his life in that conflict. To honor him, the Navy was going to name an aircraft carrier after him but may swap that for the current WH resident's name. SO SHAMEFUL!!! #booksky #writingcommunity

How about a good news story on this Sunday? We all need stories like this to restore our weary souls!!

Garbage Workers in Italy Help Woman Find Her Million Jackpot

The local sanitation company in southern Italy launched an hours-long search through an entire truck of trash.

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"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.'" By Mr. Fred Rogers. What a remarkable, warm-hearted human!! We should all be Mr. Rogers!! #booksky #writingcommunity

In these trying times, we should remember individuals like Sophia Scholl. She was a brave German student and anti-Nazi political activist engaged in non-violent resistance to fascism. Smalls acts of resistance add up over time!! #booksky #writingcommunity

On this day back in 1773, Phillis Wheatley published Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral. She was the first African American and enslaved person to publish a book of poetry in the U.S. What an Awesome human being!! #booksky #writingcommunity

As a working woman, I often ask myself why "the bar" is not set equally for both men & women in our society? Why do women have to excel at EVERYTHING to be taken seriously? What do you women think?? #booksky #writingcommunity

It is back-to-school time in most of the U.S. I know that is a difficult time for small children going to school, so I wanted to share this article for young parents. Let's support our future!! childrenslitlove.com... #booksky #writingcommunity

Wow! On August 17, 1945, the book Animal Farm was published. If only George could have foreseen the fascist animals running the farm now!! I guess some orange animals are more equal than others!! #booksky #writingcommunity

My fellow women: LOVE YOURSELF!! You are a beautiful human being who is not anyone's maid, nor a prop, nor an object. Treat yourself with love and always be treated with dignity and respect!! My 2 cents! #booksky #writingcommunity

I LOVE books! I looked for what the oldest continuously operating bookstore is in the U.S. The net says it is Andover Bookstore in Andover, Massachusetts, founded in 1809! It is widely recognized as the oldest continuously operating independent bookstore in the U.S. #booksky #writingcommunity

Company by Max Barry. I haven't read this book but it seems to encapsulate all the absurdity of corporate existence. In the story, the new hire realizes that no one seems to know what the company does. Sounds like good ole' corporate hell to me. #booksky #writingcommunity

"The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you but yourself." Rita Mae Brown. Extremely simple quote but very powerful. What if we could REALLY rip off all the masks? It makes one think... #booksky #writingcommunity

On August 12, 1867, author Edith Hamilton was born. I am sure many of you are familiar with her works on Greek mythology. Who doesn't love these timeless tales? Look at current box office earnings to see that these tales & poems are still relevant to us today! #booksky #writingcommunity

I found this article and it is amazing! It explains how the power of language can impact how people perceive the world around them. This is fascinating stuff my friends!!! www.bonn-institute.o... #booksky #writingcommunity

Happy National Sons & Daughters Day!! I have my 2 precious ones. Love yours as they are a gift!! ❤️❤️

The "Monday Blues" we all invariably feel make me question why humans invented this system in the first place, even if no one likes it. It may be naive, but it raises the question. What do you guys think? #booksky #writingcommunity

Many people treat themselves far more harshly than they would treat a friend. Check out this article and please do not engage in this! Treat yourself WELL!! www.psychologytoday.... #booksky #writingcommunity

Why You Are Harder on Yourself Than Anyone Else

Many people respond to their own mistakes with harsh self-blame. Learning the difference between accountability and blame can change how you treat yourself after you fall short.

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Looks like a great article for our times. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...

She was named "The Jane Austin of the 20th century". Dorothy Whipple was a very popular female author in the 1930s and 1940s. Her novels were sharp, examinations of social class, marriage, and domestic life in England. I need to check out her work!! #booksky #writingcommunity

As of 2024, it was estimated that foreign-born inventors were connected to 41% of all U.S. patents granted to U.S.-headquartered companies. So do xenophobic folks here in the U.S. just hate innovation? Or just hate the people picking their food? #booksky #writingcommunity

On August 6, 1975, the N.Y. Times published a front-page obituary for the great fictional detective Hercule Poirot. This shows, to me, that fiction can have an immense influence on a people and a culture. The arts reflect our souls!! #booksky #writingcommunity

On this day back in 1850: Herman Melville and Nathaniel Hawthorne met for the first time at a retreat. They reportedly discussed literature and philosophy and became best buds. Moby Dick chilling with Hester Prynne!! Who knew?? #booksky #writingcommunity

Back from 2026 Indianapolis Gen Con !! I had a great time and saw a BEAUTIFUL mural of Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor to share. He was an American professional cyclist from Indianapolis and called "the first Black American global sports superstar". So awesome! #booksky #writingcommunity

"It's not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make your happiness a priority. It's necessary." — Mandy Hale. Mandy is SO right! We have enough negativity in this world so please be good to yourself and others. #booksky #writingcommunity

Before you hand junior that iPad, maybe read with him instead. Books create warm emotional bonds between adults and kids when they read books together. Books also promote critical thinking. This is according to NCBLA. thencbla.org/advocac... #booksky #writingcommunity

To the cynics who believe our government stopping USAID was great, we also have to look at what it did to our own US farmers. Another byproduct of intentional cruelty! www.usglc.org/media/... #booksky #writingcommunity

I know we are all baking this summer under heat domes, but summer also brings out great literature too! I found this wonderful 2019 article from the Brooklyn Public Library. www.bklynlibrary.org... #booksky #writingcommunity