“It takes far less courage to cling to the past than it does to face the future.”~Sandra Brown American author Sandra Brown was born on this day in 1948.
Random Quote for March 11, 2022
“And that is how change happens. One gesture. One person. One moment at a time.”~Libba Bray2009 The Sweet Far Thing, p.300, Simon and Schuster American writer Libba Bray was born on this day in 1964.
Blogging Milestones
(C) 2020, JJ Shaun Today marks my 500th consecutive post. Because the Cameron Peak Fire took out my house, I missed two days; otherwise, my streak would be closer to 545. I’m not complaining. It’s kept me out of the bars. Oh, wait, COVID already did that. 🙄 So, what have I shared for five … Continue reading Blogging Milestones
Writing Backstories
I’ve been using a variety of writing prompts to flesh out some of my characters. Because I spent the most time with her, the Trickster Cleric I play in our weekly tabletop game gets the most attention. Skrie Tripfoot is a young halfling who was orphaned in childhood. She is a survivor who refuses to … Continue reading Writing Backstories
Random Quote for March 8, 2022
“Depression is like a bruise that never goes away. A bruise in your mind. You just got to be careful not to touch it where it hurts. It’s always there, though.”~Jeffrey Eugenides American novelist and short-story writer Jeffrey Eugenides was born on this day in 1960.
Random Quote for March 7, 2022
“‘Normal’ is a dryer setting.”~Elizabeth Moon 2004. The Speed of Dark: A Novel, p.258, Ballantine Books American fantasy, military science fiction writer, and Marine Corps veteran, Elizabeth Moon was born on this day in 1945.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 75
More phone calls, less confusion, and a feeling that the dam is about to burst. This week, we need to find a Title Company to help us secure the last bit of the loan. With luck, we’ll be in the new place before our motorcycle trip to Sturgis in August. In the meantime, we have … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 75
Random Quote for March 5, 2022
“The most revolutionary act is a clear view of the world as it really is.”~Rosa Luxemburg Polish and naturalized-German revolutionary socialist, Marxist philosopher, and anti-war activist Rosa Luxemburg was born on this day in 1871.
Random Quote for March 4, 2022
“Be careful, think about the effect of what you say. Your words should be constructive, bring people together, not pull them apart.”~Miriam Makeba South African singer, songwriter, actress, and civil rights activist Miriam Makeba was born on this day in 1932.
Writing, Writing, and More Writing
(C) 2020, JJ Shaun According to Grammarly, I wrote almost sixty-one thousand words last week. I’m not sure that’s entirely accurate, considering how much copying and pasting I do. What I consider more impressive is that I’ve got writing data going back one hundred and thirty straight weeks. Not only that, but the app has … Continue reading Writing, Writing, and More Writing
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