“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.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 88
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
Random Quote for June 4, 2022
“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
Random Quote for June 3, 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.
June Is Pride Month
(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
Finding Inspiration
(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
Random Quote for May 31, 2022
“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.
Random Quote for May 30, 2022
“I am grateful for all the military families that I've met. I wanted to spread hope and cheer to all; little did I know that they would be the ones to change my life the way they have!”~Wynonna Judd American country music singer Wynonna Judd was born on this day in 1964.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 87
The week was quiet on our end, but not without its share of behind-the-scenes activity. With the long weekend approaching, First Reader and I went up to the property to bring our ATV down so we could play for the holiday. Our ATV trailer was full of rocks, pavers, and broken stones. We want to … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 87
Random Quote for May 28, 2022
“Nobody is ordinary if you know where to look.”~Maeve Binchy Irish novelist, playwright, short story writer, columnist, and speaker, Maeve Binchy was born on this day in 1940.
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