Today’s word came from a Facebook post. It came in the form of a survey. I thought I knew what it meant, but I was wrong. 🙃 Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech verb Definition To enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university.To be … Continue reading Wednesday Word for April 20, 2022
“Love is a rock against the wind. Not soft like silk and lace.”~Etheridge Knight African-American poet Etheridge Knight was born on this day in 1931.
“I always say a tremendous amount of healing is in your own hands.”~Hayley Mills English actress Hayley Mills was born on this day in 1946.
What a week! We’ve been on the phone with an escrow company, our contractor, sales reps, forestry folks, and case managers, trying to wrap up our financing with a pretty red ribbon. Now that the loan language has been fixed, our paperwork is moving fast. We’ve signed and sent the latest note modification to the … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 81
“A day without laughter is a day wasted.”~Charlie Chaplin English comic actor, filmmaker, and composer Charlie Chaplin was born on this day in 1889.
“Nothing strengthens authority so much as silence.”~Leonardo da Vinci Italian painter, draughtsman, engineer, scientist, theorist, sculptor, and architect Leonardo da Vinci was born on this day in 1452.
Last week, I talked about my media diet. Having an active imagination helps a lot. In my mind, I can go from halfling troublemaker to starship captain in a matter of hours. I’ve been a Jedi and a Sith Lord, a fighter and a healer. My imagination is in full bloom while I sip my … Continue reading Watch Your Diet, Part 2
I have this thing about creating different characters and seeing how they act in various situations. The writing prompts I look at daily help a lot. Sometimes, the prompt itself brings a story forward. Other times, I need to put more thought into what to write. This story needed a little reflection, and I wanted … Continue reading Playing With Character
“The good old days are now.”~Tom Clancy American novelist Tom Clancy was born on this day in 1947.
“Two or three things I know for sure, and one of them is that if we are not beautiful to each other, we cannot know beauty in any form.”~Dorothy Allison American writer, poet, and novelist Dorothy Allison was born on this day in 1949.
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