“It is always our own self that we find at the end of the journey. The sooner we face that self, the better.” ~Ella Maillart Swiss adventurer, travel writer, photographer, and sportswoman Ella Maillart was born on this day in 1903.
Author: JJ Shaun
Malusk’s Confession
When they got settled into the suite, Malusk made sure the door was locked, then sat the party around the room’s small table. The big half-orc was visibly anxious and even a bit embarrassed, to Skrie's reckoning. His big hands were wrapped around a large tankard of dark ale as he locked eyes with each … Continue reading Malusk’s Confession
Random Quote for February 18, 2023
“If you want to fly, you have to give up the things that weigh you down.” ~Toni Morrison American novelist Toni Morrison was born on this day in 1931.
Random Quote for February 17, 2023
“If we would only give, just once, the same amount of reflection to what we want to get out of life that we give to the question of what to do with a two weeks’ vacation, we would be startled at our false standards and the aimless procession of our busy days.” ~Dorothy Canfield Fisher … Continue reading Random Quote for February 17, 2023
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“Selective memory is surely one of nature’s most effective ways of ensuring the survival of our species.” ~Nigel Hamilton British-born biographer, academic, and broadcaster Nigel Hamilton was born on this day in 1944.
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“The world can be better if there’s love, tolerance, and humility.” ~Irena Sendler Polish humanitarian, social worker, and nurse Irena Sendler was born on this day in 1910.
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“Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, . . . neither persons nor property will be safe.” ~Frederick Douglass American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman Frederick Douglass was born circa 1817 or 1818.
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“All dogs seem to be great linguists, according to their owners. They always understand every word that’s said to them.” ~Susan Ertz Anglo-American writer Susan Ertz was born on this day in 1887.
Return To Suncall
The following day, the group had a hot breakfast, cleaned out their temporary shelter, gathered their gear, and headed to the village. “You survived!” said Jorund, running up to the group. “After a fashion,” said Skrie. “I’m afraid the cultists weren’t kind to the village.” “Ye again,” said Sheriff Varla, approaching the growing knot of … Continue reading Return To Suncall
Random Quote for February 11, 2023
“Literature is a textually transmitted disease, normally contracted in childhood.” ~Jane Yolen American fantasy, science fiction, and children’s author Jane Yolen was born on this day in 1939.
J.J. Shaun 