“Spend as much time as you can with your mouth shut and your eyes and ears open.” ~John Jakes American writer John Jakes was born on this day in 1932.
Author: JJ Shaun
In Honor of Lost Family and Friends
The beginning of 2023 has had plenty of bittersweet memories, and it’s only March. Late last month, I heard from a young lady I used to babysit. Her dad passed away. Her dad and my dad were the best of friends when I was growing up. We’d lived in our little town on our dead-end … Continue reading In Honor of Lost Family and Friends
Random Quote for March 29, 2023
“People who keep stiff upper lips find that it’s damn hard to smile.” ~Judith Guest American novelist and screenwriter Judith Guest was born on this day in 1936.
Random Quote for March 28, 2023
“Be happy. It’s one way of being wise.” ~Colette French author, mime, actress, and journalist Colette was born on this day in 1873.
Random Quote for March 27, 2023
“The library is what keeps us a step ahead of the apes.” ~Dana Stabenow American author of science fiction, mystery/crime fiction, suspense/thriller, and historical adventure novels Dana Stabenow was born on this day in 1952.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 128
Mother Nature isn’t quite done having her way with us yet. This past week brought more wet, spring snow and tumbling temperatures to the region. I don’t expect the snow on the property to last long, though. A week from now, the warmth will have returned. The next several weeks will be the usual weather … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 128
Random Quote for March 25, 2023
“Nature’s music is never over; her silences are pauses, not conclusions.” ~Mary Webb English romance novelist and poet Mary Webb was born on this day in 1881.
Random Quote for March 24, 2023
“Writing is always a restorative process. It’s like paddling a kayak. When you’re writing, you can’t do anything else. You’re in the space you’re in. So, in that way, it’s enormously centering and restorative.” ~Tabitha King American author Tabitha King was born on this day in 1949.
Spring Is In The Air
(C) 2022, JJ Shaun This week we celebrated the vernal equinox here in the Northern Hemisphere, heralding the beginning of spring. The region experienced a bit of wind, but the day was mostly sunshine. Tuesday was even nicer. In typical Northern Colorado fashion, winter reappeared on Wednesday. We shoveled a few inches of wet snow … Continue reading Spring Is In The Air
Random Quote for March 22, 2023
“I think it’s time that we have a women’s show about the West. The concentration has been on the men and the Indians.” ~Louis L’Amour American novelist and short story writer Louis L’Amour was born on this day in 1908.
J.J. Shaun 