“Experience is never at bargain price.”~Alice B. Toklas American-born member of the Parisian avant-garde Alice B. Toklas was born on this day in 1877.
Random Quote for April 29, 2022
“The gifts that one receives for giving are so immeasurable that it is almost an injustice to accept them.”~Rod McKuen American poet, singer-songwriter, and actor Rod McKuen was born on this day in 1933.
Escape From the Every Day
I am writing this post from our resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. I wanted to save at least one day in which I could share our vacation. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunOur 'home' for the week. First Reader and I stumbled into a “vacation club” a whole lotta years ago. It’s come in handy on more … Continue reading Escape From the Every Day
Wednesday Word for April 27, 2022
Today’s word comes from a random word generator. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition Dishonest or illegal behavior especially by powerful people.Perversion of integrity.A departure from the original or from what is pure or correct. History The first known use of corruption, was in the 14th century. The word … Continue reading Wednesday Word for April 27, 2022
Random Quote for April 26, 2022
“History’s like a story in a way: it depends on who’s telling it.”~Dorothy Salisbury Davis American crime fiction writer Dorothy Salisbury Davis was born on this day in 1916.
Random Quote for April 25, 2022
“The speed of communications is wondrous to behold. It is also true that speed can multiply the distribution of information that we know to be untrue.”~Edward R. Murrow American broadcast journalist and war correspondent Edward R. Murrow was born on this day in 1908.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 82
The gears churn. This has been a week of waiting to hear from people. To keep my mind occupied, I took a trip up the mountain with my cousin and her daughter. We removed a couple more trees and put all the timber in the appropriate piles—one to age, one to trim further, and one … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 82
Random Quote for April 23, 2022
“People who have gone through trauma need help with logistics in the short term.”~Jennifer Ashton American physician, author, and television correspondent Jennifer Ashton was born on this day in 1969.
Random Quote for April 22, 2022
“All change is not growth, as all movement is not forward.”~Ellen Glasgow American novelist Ellen Glasgow was born on this day in 1873.
Watch Your Diet, Part 3
Last week, I talked about my physical and exercise diet. Getting outside every day helps a lot. The fresh air and brisk pace get my heart pumping, but it sets my mind free. I’ve had an epiphany more than once while being dragged along by the husky. However, this week, I want to share the … Continue reading Watch Your Diet, Part 3
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