“To feel, and think, and learn—learn always: surely that is being alive and young in the real sense.” ~Freya Stark British-Italian explorer and travel writer Freya Stark was born on this day in 1893.
Author: JJ Shaun
Random Quote for January 30, 2023
“There is balance in life, but not fairness.” ~Shirley Hazzard Australian-American novelist, short story writer, and essayist Shirley Hazzard was born on this day in 1931.
Escape and Back Again
“Where do you think it leads?” asked Garrick. “Dunno,” replied the half-orc. “It goes down int’ th’ dark further than I c’n see.” “Let’s see what’s in the altar room,” said Theren. “What about the skeletons?” asked Skrie. “Did anyone but me notice that they didn’t react until we attacked?” asked the mage. “Er,” said … Continue reading Escape and Back Again
Random Quote for January 28, 2023
“Change and growth is so painful. But it’s so necessary for us to evolve.” ~Sarah McLachlan Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan was born on this day in 1968.
Random Quote for January 27, 2023
“You have to be ruthless with yourself, in terms of being honest about what is working and what is not.” ~Patton Oswalt American actor, stand-up comedian, and writer Patton Oswalt was born on this day in 1969.
A Year For Self-Care
The last four years have been brutal on my mental and emotional well-being. Losing my job, then our home, getting covid, and sending my four-legged buddy over the Rainbow Bridge, all over a year and a half, had me ignoring my physical body. My diet crashed, I gained a bunch of weight, and my overall … Continue reading A Year For Self-Care
Random Quote for January 25, 2023
“It’s funny how things change slowly, until the day we realize they’ve changed completely.” ~Nancy Gibbs American essayist, speaker, and presidential historian Nancy Gibbs was born on this day in 1960.
Random Quote for January 24, 2023
“Eternal Inner Peace has to be cultivated daily.” ~Delphine de Girardin French author Delphine de Girardin was born on this day in 1804.
Random Quote for January 23, 2023
“Don’t be afraid of hard work. Nothing worthwhile comes easily. Don’t let others discourage you or tell you that you can’t do it. In my day I was told women didn’t go into chemistry. I saw no reason why we couldn’t.” ~Gertrude B. Elion American biochemist and pharmacologist Gertrude B. Elion was born on this … Continue reading Random Quote for January 23, 2023
Down the Rabbit Hole
The amount of decay of the body under the collapsed stairway indicated that the stairs had buckled within the last tenday. A ladder led down into the lower chamber. Skrie waited at the bottom while the rest of the party descended into the catacombs. Exploring the room, Theren saw a lever against one wall. Pushing … Continue reading Down the Rabbit Hole
J.J. Shaun 