That Quote Again

The Quote Investigator has tracked down the history of the "that which can be destroyed quote" -- yes, back to me, finally with an explanation for Carl Sagan's involvement.   Our Damien is also mentioned in the course of the search.  http://quoteinvestigator.com/2016/03/13/destroy/

The manuscript for GoT sits on my laptop.  I find myself loathe to let go and, anyway, I'm waiting for a friend's feedback.  The new ending surprised me.  Now I'm back to trying to plot the next novel or two.  At the moment, it looks as if I have material for 1.5 books.  Given my history, though, that's apt to expand.  If not, I'm in the situation maybe, of Part 1 and Part 2.  Dunno how I feel about that.   It would get the pieces out faster, but involve more cliff-hangers.

Thursday I may be going out to look at a horse to lease, an older Tennessee Walker reputed to be very steady.  I've slow-gaited a Saddlebred before so I'm somewhat familiar with the pace, but do I want to ride again, on anything?  Yesterday Marc talked me into getting on an Arabian bareback.  I was not comfortable with that.  On the other hand, not to ride again, ever ...