“Gentlemen have talked a great deal of patriotism. A venerable word, when duly practiced.”~Robert Walpole British statesman Robert Walpole was born on this day in 1676.
Random Quote for August 25, 2025
“When we become negative and ungrateful, it is important to remember… We have met the enemy; and he is us.”~Walt Kelly American animator and cartoonist Walt Kelly was born on this day in 1913.
The Silent Complaint
Here is another old story. The prompt for this story was to write about an elevator malfunction. The elevator doors slid shut with a soft hiss, the hum of the motor vibrating in the walls. Dr. Nathaniel Graves stood at the back, his gaze fixed on the floor. His eyes, normally sharp and observant, seemed … Continue reading The Silent Complaint
Random Quote for August 23, 2025
“There is no such thing as a “self-made” man. We are made up of thousands of others. Everyone who has ever done a kind deed for us, or spoken one word of encouragement to us, has entered into the make-up of our character and of our thoughts, as well as our success.”~George Matthew Adams American … Continue reading Random Quote for August 23, 2025
Random Quote for August 22, 2025
“Change the way you think, and you are already halfway to changing the world.”~Theodore Zeldin British historian Theodore Zeldin was born on this day in 1933.
Random Quote for August 21, 2025
“He who would confine his thought to present time will not understand present reality.”~Jules Michelet French historian, philosopher, teacher, and writer Jules Michelet was born on this day in 1798.
Random Quote for August 20, 2025
“It is incumbent upon all of us to build communities with the educational opportunities and support systems in place to help our youth become successful adults.”~Rubén Hinojosa American politician Rubén Hinojosa was born on this day in 1940.
Random Quote for August 19, 2025
“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who matter don’t mind, and those who mind don’t matter.”~Bernard Baruch American financier and statesman Bernard Baruch was born on this day in 1870.
Random Quote for August 18, 2025
“Good will is the one and only asset that competition cannot undersell or destroy.”~Marshall Field American entrepreneur Marshall Field was born on this day in 1834.
Writers and Workshops and Books, Oh My!
© 2025, JJ ShaunSunset along the Grand Mesa, Colorado Several weeks ago, an advertisement for a writing conference kept popping up on my social media feed. I sat with the idea for a few days and decided, Why not? Why not step outside my comfort zone and see what kind of reception my writing received? … Continue reading Writers and Workshops and Books, Oh My!
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