“There's something beautiful about finding one's innermost thoughts in another.”~Olive Schreiner South African author, novelist, suffragist, political activist anti-war campaigner, and intellectual Olive Schreiner was born on this day in 1855.
Author: JJ Shaun
Looking Back
Meegan Redoak is a character who has lived with me since the mid-1980s. I began writing her story when I returned from my first WestPac cruise while in the US Navy in 1986. I picked my first ever computer, an Apple-IIe clone, while on liberty in South Korea. When I returned stateside, I began writing. … Continue reading Looking Back
Random Quote for March 22, 2022
“Doing what you were born to do … That's the way to be happy.”~Agnes Martin American abstract painter Agnes Martin was born on this day in 1912.
Random Quote for March 21, 2022
“Of one thing I am certain, the body is not the measure of healing, peace is the measure.”~Phyllis McGinley American children’s author and poet Phyllis McGinley was born on this day in 1905.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 77
It’s been a week of mixed emotions. We contacted a title company so we could get our loan processed. Then we find out that there is a glitch (of course there is, because why the hell not?). Just like the home builder had their arm twisted to work with the government, I have a feeling … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 77
Random Quote for March 19, 2022
“A general truth is to have a good sense of humor. Roll with the punches of life’s ups and downs. Laughing at yourself always helps.”~Jill Abramson American author, journalist, editor, and academic Jill Abramson was born on this day in 1954.
Random Quote for March 18, 2022
“If you want to fly, you have to give up the things that weigh you down.”~Toni Morrison American novelist, essayist, children's writer, and professor Toni Morrison was born on this day in 1931.
In the Spirit of the Day
(C) 2020, JJ Shaun I was going to put up a St. Patrick’s Day post, but I did that a couple of years ago. You can read it here if you’d like. I don’t drink these days, so going out to have a few (often too many) cocktails no longer appeals to me. Part of … Continue reading In the Spirit of the Day
Wednesday Word for March 16, 2022
Today’s word came from a random word finder. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech adjective Definition lawfully begottenbeing exactly as intended or presented : neither spurious nor falseaccordant with law or with established legal forms and requirements History The first known use of legitimacy, was in the 15th century. The word … Continue reading Wednesday Word for March 16, 2022
Random Quote for March 15, 2022
“The way most people fail is in not keeping up the heart.”~Lady Gregory Irish dramatist, folklorist, and theatre manager Lady Gregory was born on this day in 1852.
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