Category Archives: The Thought for the Day/2018
The Thought for the Day – Mike Deasy
He never made no dream/Without the way to get her done. – Mike Deasy, The Wings of an Eagle Mike Deasy is an American singer, songwriter and musician who has built a successful career as a session musician in Los … Continue reading
The Thought for the Day – Heywood Broun
The tragedy of life is not that man loses, but that he almost wins. – Heywood Broun Heywood Broun (1888-1939) was an American journalist. Broun started out as a sportswriter, but was also a drama critic, editor and columnist. Broun … Continue reading
The Thought for the Day – Dick Francis
One takes the most momentous steps unaware. – Dick Francis, In The Frame Dick Francis (1920-2010) was a British mystery writer whose novels centered around horse racing, something Francis, a former steeplechase jockey, was very familiar with. Unlike most mystery … Continue reading
The Thought for the Day – Alex Haley
When you clench your fist, no one can put anything in your hand, nor can your hand pick anything up. – Alex Haley, Roots Alex Haley was an American writer, the author of the monumental work Roots. Haley, interestingly, did … Continue reading