The companions crept toward the clearing. Wood smoke scented the air as Skrie peeked out from the bushes. Karl was perched in the rocks above the camp, bow in hand. The halfling knew the man was up to no good when he nocked an arrow and pulled the bowstring. Whispering an arcane phrase, the ground … Continue reading The Ring
“Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful.” ~Thích Nhất Hạnh Vietnamese Thiền Buddhist monk, peace activist, prolific author, poet, teacher, and founder of the Plum Village Tradition, Thích Nhất Hạnh was born on this day in 1926.
“If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place.” ~Nora Roberts American author Nora Roberts was born on this day in 1950.
Friday, our subcontractor poured the basement walls. The weather was not optimal, but they got the job done. I arrived just ahead of the boom used to direct the concrete stream into the forms. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunThe concrete boom setting into place. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunThe boom at work. The crew waited at least … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 108
“Creativity helps us realize that we don’t have to understand everything. We can enjoy something—feel it and use it—without ever fully comprehending it.” ~Faith Ringgold American painter, writer, mixed media sculptor, and performance artist Faith Ringgold was born on this day in 1930.
“Myth, legend, and ritual … function to maintain a status quo. That makes them singularly bad in coping with change, indeed counterproductive, for change is the enemy of myth.” ~Elizabeth Janeway American author and critic Elizabeth Janeway was born on this day in 1913.
The subcontractor has been working diligently to get the forms in place before they pour concrete tomorrow. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunThe forms for the basement. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunThe subcontractor and his crew working diligently. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunThe view from inside the walls, looking north. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunThe view from inside the walls, … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 107
Skrie and Malusk sat at their usual table the following day, enjoying Filice’s excellent cooking. They discussed what they should do for the day when Geordo came rushing into the common room, making a beeline for their table. “Did you find her?” he demanded, eyes darting around the room. A young elf wearing a stained … Continue reading Tracking the Trackers
“Love does not appear with any warning signs. You fall into it as if pushed from a high diving board.” ~Jackie Collins English romance novelist and actress Jackie Collins was born on this day in 1937.
“That's how you know you really trust someone, I think; when you don't have to talk all the time to make sure they still like you or prove that you have interesting stuff to say.” ~Sara Zarr American writer Sara Zarr was born on this day in 1970.
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