“Don’t let your habits become handcuffs.” ~Elizabeth Berg American novelist Elizabeth Berg was born on this day in 1948.
Author: JJ Shaun
I Did A Thing
I spent the month of November writing a novel. That’s right, I participated in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), and this year, I won! To win, I needed to write 50,000 words in November. I am among thousands who “win” every year. The goal is not to be the first or the best; the goal … Continue reading I Did A Thing
Relocation
In the grey light of the predawn hours, the party woke the villagers. “We need to move before the next watch arrives,” said Skrie from Malusk’s shoulder. “I can appeal to Tymora to help cover our trail but we need to know which direction we should go before we go stumbling in the dark.” The … Continue reading Relocation
Random Quote for November 29, 2022
“Life is my university, and I hope to graduate from it with some distinction.” ~Louisa May Alcott American novelist, short story writer, and poet, Louisa May Alcott was born on this day in 1832.
Random Quote for November 28, 2022
“Hold fast to whatever fragments of love that exist, for sometimes a mosaic is more beautiful than an unbroken pattern.” ~Dawn Powell American novelist, playwright, screenwriter, and short story writer, Dawn Powell was born on this day in 1896.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 120
Only a little got done at the property this past week. Between the frigid temperatures and the Thanksgiving holiday, Mr. Contractor spent the week with his family. He got the backfill as complete as he could before he left. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunBackfill along the south and west walls. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunLooking south and … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 120
Random Quote for November 26, 2022
“Be yourself. No one can say you’re doing it wrong.” ~Charles M. Schulz American cartoonist Charles M. Schulz was born on this day in 1922.
Random Quote for November 25, 2022
“No matter what happens to you, you can maintain your own control about what you believe and who you are.” ~Alexis Wright Waanyi (Aboriginal Australian) writer Alexis Wright was born on this day in 1950.
A Heart Full of Gratitude
Another year has come and gone. Once again, in the United States, Thanksgiving Day is upon us. It’s a day to express gratitude for what life has served—and to overeat. While it’s been a long year, and we are still waiting to finish rebuilding our home, life is moving forward. The last two years have … Continue reading A Heart Full of Gratitude
Saving the Prisoners
A furlong from the road, Skrie found a spot they could plan the rescue. “Their fire is here," the cleric drew a rough map in the dirt. "The prisoners are tied to trees, here, here" she marked two 'X's on either side of the camp. "The best part is," she continued, "I can free the … Continue reading Saving the Prisoners
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