(C) 2022, JJ Shaun Coming out as ‘gay’ almost always ended in losing one’s support system when I grew up. Many people were disowned by their families, shunned by their friends, and harassed by anyone and everyone. As I look back at my life, I recognize that I’ve been ‘gay’ for as long as I … Continue reading Why Is Pride Month Important?
(C) 2020, JJ Shaun Today marks another milestone for this blog—this is my 1000th post since beginning this weblog on June 5, 2016. It’s hard to believe it’s been six years, but here we are. A lot has happened, not all of it ‘good.’ I began this page as a way to share my (admittedly … Continue reading Another Blogging Milestone
“Be careful what you swallow. Chew!”~Gwendolyn BrooksTalk with graduates at Buena Vista University Graduation, 1995 American poet, author, and teacher, Gwendolyn Brooks was born on this day in 1917.
“The greatest warriors are the ones who fight for peace.”~Holly Near American singer-songwriter, actress, teacher, and activist Holly Near was born on this day in 1949.
And So It Begins The building plans are complete and in the hands of the county building department. Theoretically, this means we’ll have a permit by mid-month-ish. I’ll keep you posted. In the meantime, our contractor has a few tasks he can get to without the permit. The digging has commenced. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunPreparation … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 88
“Clare and Javier are active in a new organization formed to fight next year’s proposed statewide anti-gay initiative. The woman who introduced Javier at the rally ended by saying, ‘He’s cute, too’ — and for the first time, I realized he was.”~Richard GraysonA Writer’s Diary Entries From Late June, 1993 American writer, political activist, and … Continue reading Random Quote for June 4, 2022
“Follow your inner moonlight; don’t hide the madness.”~Allen Ginsberg American poet and writer Allen Ginsberg was born on this day in 1926.
(C) 2022, JJ Shaun June is Gay Pride Month. Some of you might be saying, “So what? Why should I care?” You already know someone who is gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender, and you don’t know it. Our sexuality is the most personal, private aspect of ourselves. And when that part of our lives deviates … Continue reading June Is Pride Month
(C) 2020, JJ Shaun When I write to a prompt, I don’t always know what direction a short story will take. This is especially true when writing a character’s backstory. I sit back and record what’s going on most of the time. That’s what happened in this next story. I looked at a prompt before … Continue reading Finding Inspiration
“I hate to be treated as if I'm invisible. I get incensed when people talk across me or refuse to catch my eye in a restaurant or shop.”~Lynne Truss English author, journalist, novelist, and radio broadcaster and dramatist, Lynne Truss was born on this day in 1955.
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