1840: Isabella Stewart Gardner born
1866: Anne Sullivan Macy born
1964: Rachel Carson died, just two years after publishing Silent Spring
1986: Simone de Beauvoir died (philosopher, feminist, novelist)
Quote for Today
Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.
My heart is singing for joy this morning. A miracle has happened! The light of understanding has shone upon my little pupil's mind, and behold, all things are changed!
-- Anne Sullivan (Macy)
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