Good day, readers. Today is October 25th, the 299th day of the year 2024, with 67 days remaining.
Nothing in life just ‘happens’. Opportunity and goals can only be realized through hard work, determination, love, and blessings of patience.
Thomas Slatin
Today in Literary History:
On this day in 1854, the Charge of the Light Brigade took place during the Battle of Balaclava in the Crimean War. This event, memorialized in Alfred Lord Tennyson’s famous poem “The Charge of the Light Brigade,” has been a powerful symbol of bravery and the futility of war.
Notable Birthdays:
Pablo Picasso, born on October 25, 1881, was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, and stage designer who spent most of his adult life in France. Picasso is known for co-founding the Cubist movement and for the wide variety of styles embodied in his work.
Today’s Readings:
From “The Charge of the Light Brigade” by Alfred Lord Tennyson: “Theirs not to reason why, / Theirs but to do and die. / Into the valley of Death / Rode the six hundred.”
Literary Fact of the Day:
On October 25th, 1924, the first Surrealist Manifesto was published by André Breton. This manifesto outlined the principles of the surrealist movement, which sought to unleash the creative potential of the unconscious mind. It has since influenced countless writers and artists.
Advice for Writers:
Thomas Slatin’s quote underscores the importance of effort and patience in achieving success. In your writing, highlight the journeys of your characters as they work tirelessly towards their goals, showcasing their determination, love, and the blessings of patience that guide them.
Wishing you a day of dedicated writing and inspired creativity, dear readers. Until tomorrow, may your literary endeavors be as fulfilling and rewarding as the opportunities you create through hard work and perseverance.