Monday, August 21, 2006

From the shelf

Nothing in the canon is tethered to August 21. One line is set aside for this year, the same line for every reader.

Well done is better than well said.
Benjamin FranklinPoor Richard’s Almanack · 1737

In 2007 this day opens on Chief Joseph.

Arrow keys turn the day. S keeps the line. Slash focuses search.

August 21 · Quotationary