“Reading makes immigrants of us all. It takes us away from home, but more important, it finds homes for us everywhere.”~Jean Rhys British novelist Jean Rhys was born on this day in 1890.
Author: JJ Shaun
Thorim Deepbreaker
My friend Danny Wright wrote this story. I helped polish and edit his words, but the story is his. Thorim is one character he plays with our small online Dungeons & Dragons group. Dreamstalker is, of course, my goliath barbarian. Thorim Deepbreaker stopped at the bottom of the stairs of the Hammer and Anvil Inn, … Continue reading Thorim Deepbreaker
Random Quote for August 22, 2024
“And the propensity of weak and empty people to follow a leader into the darkness from which there is no return is still flourishing, as ever.”~Mary McGrory American journalist and columnist Mary McGrory was born on this day in 1918.
Random Quote for August 21, 2024
“The Purpose of Time is to Prevent Everything from Happening at Once”~X. J. Kennedy American poet, translator, anthologist, editor, and author of children’s literature and textbooks on English literature and poetry X. J. Kennedy was born on this day in 1929.
Random Quote for August 20, 2024
“You deserve whoever governs you… Everyone is responsible for the actions of their leaders.”~Greg Bear“The Venging: Stories”, p.14, Open Road Media (2014). American writer and illustrator Greg Bear was born on this day in 1951.
Random Quote for August 19, 2024
“Truth is the foundation of all knowledge and the cement of all societies.”~John Dryden English poet, literary critic, translator, playwright, and England’s first Poet Laureate, John Dryden, was born on this day in 1631.
Fire and Motorcycle Update
As of yesterday afternoon, the Alexander Mountain fire is fully (100%) contained. This is good news for those of us that live in the mountains. Shortly after we left for South Dakota, monsoonal rains caused flash flood warnings in the burned areas and active fire zones along the Front Range. While we live in a … Continue reading Fire and Motorcycle Update
Dreamstalker
“NO!” Zola kicked and screamed as Headman Bearleader and his guard dragged her out of the camp. “I won’t go!” She leaned down and bit the guard on the forearm, breaking the skin, the blood coppery on her tongue. Headman Bearleader cuffed her ears, hard. Stars sparkled her vision, her head rang with the blows. … Continue reading Dreamstalker
Random Quote for August 17, 2024
“If you eat, you should be concerned about the people who are providing you with food.”~Eric Schlosser American investigative journalist and author Eric Schlosser was born on this day in 1959.
My Summer Vacation (2024 Edition)
As usual, First Reader and I spent a week in South Dakota during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The ride up and back always seems a little surreal. When I ride, I wear earplugs (yes, I can hear enough with them) and a helmet with Bluetooth communication so FR and I can chat. When the wind … Continue reading My Summer Vacation (2024 Edition)
J.J. Shaun 