“You get into the habit of being angry and hurt by life, and then when something good happens you can’t accept it because it doesn’t fit the pattern.”~Alison Lurie American novelist and academic Alison Lurie was born on this day in 1926.
Author: JJ Shaun
Random Quote for September 02, 2024
“No book can be appreciated until it has been slept with and dreamed over.”~Eugene Field American writer Eugene Field was born on this day in 1850.
The Sea Drake
You board the trade and passenger vessel Sea Drake in Thayur, the major trade hub along the eastern seaboard. Your plan: to sail from Thayur to the northern desert port city of Abad-Noir, then maybe along to Brookhaven, Port Ramall, and eventually Noxport. These cities are all major ports along the main trade roads that … Continue reading The Sea Drake
Random Quote for August 31, 2024
“The most important period of life is not the age of university studies, but the first one, the period from birth to the age of six.”~Maria Montessori Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori was born on this day in 1870.
Random Quote for August 30, 2024
“You can’t ignore politics, no matter how much you’d like to.”~Molly Ivins American newspaper columnist, author, and political commentator Molly Ivins was born on this day in 1944.
Random Quote for August 29, 2024
“When I was younger I was looking for this magic meaning of life. It’s very simple now. Making the lives of others better, doing something of lasting value. That’s the meaning of life, it’s that simple.”~Temple Grandin American academic and animal behaviorist Temple Grandin was born on this day in 1947.
Random Quote for August 28, 2024
“Why look for conspiracy when stupidity can explain so much.”~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe German polymath and writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was born on this day in 1749.
Random Quote for August 27, 2024
“There is no discovery without risk and what you risk reveals what you value.”~Jeanette Winterson English author Jeanette Winterson was born on this day in 1959.
Random Quote for August 26, 2024
“Now and then it’s good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy.”~Guillaume Apollinaire French poet, playwright, short story writer, novelist, and art critic Guillaume Apollinaire was born on this day in 1880.
Exploring Irewick, Part One
The next morning, Malusk, Skrie, and Theren sat in the common room of Ermina’s and broke their fast. Garrick had stumbled in near dawn, stinking of ale. He lay passed out in the room. Ermina, seeing Skrie’s worn vestments, directed the group to the Temple Square.“If’n yer lookin’ ta pay yer respects ta th’ goddess, … Continue reading Exploring Irewick, Part One
J.J. Shaun 