“The highest courage is to dare to appear to be what one is.”~John Lancaster Spalding American Catholic author, poet, and advocate for higher education John Lancaster Spalding was born on this day in 1840.
Author: JJ Shaun
Qilynn: Thistle
Qilynn and the group met Master Vance at breakfast. “You’ll guard the wagon as we travel to Thistle,” he said. “We need to deliver supplies and medicine to the village. Questions?” “Aye,” said Tumorgi. “Don’t the baron have a squad o’ guards t’ send? Seems like the three of us won’t be much protection against … Continue reading Qilynn: Thistle
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“A positive thinker does not refuse to recognize the negative; he refuses to dwell on it. Positive thinking is a form of thought which habitually looks for the best results from the worst conditions.”~Norman Vincent Peale American clergyman and author Norman Vincent Peale was born on this day in 1898.
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“The best advice I can give anybody is to try to understand who you are and what you want to do, and don’t be afraid to go down that road and do whatever it takes and work as hard as you have to work to achieve that.”~Sally Ride American astronaut and physicist Sally Ride was … Continue reading Random Quote for May 26, 2025
The Zucchini Incident
Sue woke early to the rustle of paws on the tiles, a clear sign the cats prowled the kitchen. Maynerd, the long-haired tabby perched on the windowsill, surveyed his imaginary kingdom. Toffee and Piper tangled on the floor, pawing a loose corner of the old rug. She threw on her robe, stuffed her feet into … Continue reading The Zucchini Incident
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J.J. Shaun 