The past few days have been brutally hot across the Northern Hemisphere. Massive forest fires, spurred by an unprecedented heat wave, have been devastating Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia). Temperatures in London have exceeded 104°F (40°C), and the Middle East has recorded temperatures upwards of 123°F (50.7°C). That … Continue reading Beating the Heat
Last week, I introduced Lyryk Starsong, a bard I played. She helped one of our weekly players catch up to the rest of the party (he was half-level behind, and we were only 3rd level). When Lyryk introduced herself, I had a vague idea that she could be a backup character if Skrie got exceedingly … Continue reading Lyryk Starsong
“It’s the people who seem weak who are always surprisingly strong, and the ones who seem strong who are unexpectedly weak.”~Lisa Jewell British author Lisa Jewell was born on this day in 1968.
“I've never seen any life transformation that didn’t begin with the person in question finally getting tired of their own bullshit.”~Elizabeth Gilbert American journalist and author Elizabeth Gilbert was born on this day in 1969.
Just when we thought our rebuilding couldn’t get any more f#-ed up than it was—it did. 🤬 This week we heard from the building department that a request was sent to our builder and contractor asking for additional information. The email is dated June 28. They have yet to receive that information. So, more delays. … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 94
“For once a thing is known, it can never be unknown. It can only be forgotten.”~Anita Brookner English novelist and art historian Anita Brookner was born on this day in 1928.
“I would rather be a rebel than a slave.”~Emmeline Pankhurst English political activist Emmeline Pankhurst was born on this day in 1858.
July is my favorite month of the year. I’m a summer baby, and I love the sun, but it’s not just that. It’s also the month I get to spend with the grandkids that live in another state. 😊 They are at the fun age where they’re old enough to play most games but young … Continue reading Summer Fun
(C) 2020, JJ Shaun As our online Dungeons & Dragons group became more cohesive and took more risks, I decided to create a “just in case Skrie dies” character. (Skrie is the halfling healer with more than a pinch of rogue that I play in our game.) When I created this new character, I chose … Continue reading Getting to Know New Characters
“Life isn't about finding yourself; it’s about creating yourself. So live the life you imagined.”~Henry David Thoreau American naturalist, essayist, poet, and philosopher Henry David Thoreau was born on this day in 1817.
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