“After all, when you come right down to it, how many people speak the same language even when they speak the same language?” ~Russell Hoban American expatriate writer Russell Hoban was born on this day in 1925.
Random Quote for February 03, 2023
“Once you have perceived that life is very cruel, the only response is to live with as much humanity, humour and freedom as you can.” ~Sarah Kane English playwright, screenwriter, and theatre director Sarah Kane was born on this day in 1971.
Random Quote for February 02, 2023
“Forgiveness is the economy of the heart… forgiveness saves the expense of anger, the cost of hatred, the waste of spirits.” ~Hannah More English religious writer, philanthropist, poet, and playwright Hannah More was born on this day in 1745.
Working On My Novel
(C) 2022, JJ Shaun I spent January working on the novel I wrote for National Novel Writing Month back in November. I finished my first read-through on Monday. Now, I’ll look at it again and add more detail where it feels thin. I’ll also look at the feedback from my Alpha Readers. However, I’ve already … Continue reading Working On My Novel
Random Quote for January 31, 2023
“To feel, and think, and learn—learn always: surely that is being alive and young in the real sense.” ~Freya Stark British-Italian explorer and travel writer Freya Stark was born on this day in 1893.
Random Quote for January 30, 2023
“There is balance in life, but not fairness.” ~Shirley Hazzard Australian-American novelist, short story writer, and essayist Shirley Hazzard was born on this day in 1931.
Escape and Back Again
“Where do you think it leads?” asked Garrick. “Dunno,” replied the half-orc. “It goes down int’ th’ dark further than I c’n see.” “Let’s see what’s in the altar room,” said Theren. “What about the skeletons?” asked Skrie. “Did anyone but me notice that they didn’t react until we attacked?” asked the mage. “Er,” said … Continue reading Escape and Back Again
Random Quote for January 28, 2023
“Change and growth is so painful. But it’s so necessary for us to evolve.” ~Sarah McLachlan Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan was born on this day in 1968.
Random Quote for January 27, 2023
“You have to be ruthless with yourself, in terms of being honest about what is working and what is not.” ~Patton Oswalt American actor, stand-up comedian, and writer Patton Oswalt was born on this day in 1969.
A Year For Self-Care
The last four years have been brutal on my mental and emotional well-being. Losing my job, then our home, getting covid, and sending my four-legged buddy over the Rainbow Bridge, all over a year and a half, had me ignoring my physical body. My diet crashed, I gained a bunch of weight, and my overall … Continue reading A Year For Self-Care
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