“Always work hard and have fun in what you do because I think that's when you're more successful. You have to choose to do it.”~Simone Biles American artistic gymnast Simone Biles was born on this day in 1997.
Author: JJ Shaun
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 76
We are giddy with glee this week. After months of wrestling to pull all the pieces together, it happened. We have an approved increase to our loan, a date that our house goes into production (mid-April), and a plan to cover the shortfall. I’d say life is good, but then something will come along to … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 76
Random Quote for March 12, 2022
“It takes far less courage to cling to the past than it does to face the future.”~Sandra Brown American author Sandra Brown was born on this day in 1948.
Random Quote for March 11, 2022
“And that is how change happens. One gesture. One person. One moment at a time.”~Libba Bray2009 The Sweet Far Thing, p.300, Simon and Schuster American writer Libba Bray was born on this day in 1964.
Blogging Milestones
(C) 2020, JJ Shaun Today marks my 500th consecutive post. Because the Cameron Peak Fire took out my house, I missed two days; otherwise, my streak would be closer to 545. I’m not complaining. It’s kept me out of the bars. Oh, wait, COVID already did that. 🙄 So, what have I shared for five … Continue reading Blogging Milestones
Writing Backstories
I’ve been using a variety of writing prompts to flesh out some of my characters. Because I spent the most time with her, the Trickster Cleric I play in our weekly tabletop game gets the most attention. Skrie Tripfoot is a young halfling who was orphaned in childhood. She is a survivor who refuses to … Continue reading Writing Backstories
Random Quote for March 8, 2022
“Depression is like a bruise that never goes away. A bruise in your mind. You just got to be careful not to touch it where it hurts. It’s always there, though.”~Jeffrey Eugenides American novelist and short-story writer Jeffrey Eugenides was born on this day in 1960.
Random Quote for March 7, 2022
“‘Normal’ is a dryer setting.”~Elizabeth Moon 2004. The Speed of Dark: A Novel, p.258, Ballantine Books American fantasy, military science fiction writer, and Marine Corps veteran, Elizabeth Moon was born on this day in 1945.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 75
More phone calls, less confusion, and a feeling that the dam is about to burst. This week, we need to find a Title Company to help us secure the last bit of the loan. With luck, we’ll be in the new place before our motorcycle trip to Sturgis in August. In the meantime, we have … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 75
Random Quote for March 5, 2022
“The most revolutionary act is a clear view of the world as it really is.”~Rosa Luxemburg Polish and naturalized-German revolutionary socialist, Marxist philosopher, and anti-war activist Rosa Luxemburg was born on this day in 1871.
J.J. Shaun 