“Negative people present us with an accelerated personal growth opportunity.”~Gail Godwin American novelist and short story writer Gail Godwin was born on this day in 1937.
Author: JJ Shaun
Random Quote for June 17, 2024
“Beer makes you feel the way you ought to feel without beer.”~Henry Lawson Australian writer and bush poet Henry Lawson was born on this day in 1867.
Running To Freedom
“Kyreah!” screeched Jarla, stalking toward where Lyryk had spread her bedroll. She rolled out of the way of the kick meant to wake her. “My name is ‘Lyryk,’” she said, ducking the hand that shot out to box her ear. The woman discovered early on how sensitive her ears were to a slap or pinch. … Continue reading Running To Freedom
Random Quote for June 15, 2024
“People don’t ever seem to realize that doing what’s right, writes no guarantee against misfortune.”~William McFee English writer of sea stories William McFee was born on this day in 1881.
Random Quote for June 14, 2024
“We all—in the end—die in medias res. In the middle of a story. Of many stories.”~Mona Simpson American novelist Mona Simpson was born on this day in 1957.
Random Quote for June 13, 2024
“The great advantage about telling the truth is that nobody ever believes it.”~Dorothy L. Sayers English crime novelist, playwright, translator, and critic Dorothy L. Sayers was born on this day in 1893.
Random Quote for June 12, 2024
“What is done cannot be undone, but one can prevent it happening again.”~Anne Frank German-born Jew Anne Frank was born on this day in 1929.
Random Quote for June 11, 2024
“Growth is a spiral process, doubling back on itself, reassessing and regrouping.”~Julia Margaret Cameron British photographer Julia Margaret Cameron was born on this day in 1815.
Random Quote for June 10, 2024
“If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, it’s just possible you haven’t grasped the situation.”~Jean Kerr American author and playwright Jean Kerr was born on this day in 1922.
Tomas
Tomas huddled just behind the driver’s box, at the front of the wagon bed. The thin cloth of the rags draped across his thin frame did nothing to keep the chill at bay. He was on his way into yet another unnamed village with his “uncle” to sell their ill-gotten gains. Villagers never asked where … Continue reading Tomas
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