“To do good things in the world, first you must know who you are and what gives meaning to your life.”~Robert Browning English poet and playwright Robert Browning was born on this day in 1812.
Random Quote for May 6, 2022
“The only thing that overcomes hard luck is hard work.”~Harry Golden Ukrainian-American writer and newspaper publisher Harry Golden was born on this day in 1902.
Your Mental Health and You
(C) 2019, JJ ShaunSemi-colon and butterfly tattoo. We arrived home on Saturday to the news that Naomi Judd had died. Now, I usually wouldn’t write about the passing of a county music star, but the circumstances of her passing keep drawing my mind back to the subject of mental illness. Wynonna Judd’s statement on April … Continue reading Your Mental Health and You
Using Life Experiences In Your Writing
(C) 2020, JJ Shaun Many of the stories I write contain events or feelings from real-life experiences I’ve had throughout my life. For example, some of what my character, Aeryn Mateyus, feels on the slave ship comes directly from my experiences as a sailor while serving in the U.S. Navy. The rolling deck, the wind, … Continue reading Using Life Experiences In Your Writing
Random Quote for May 3, 2022
“We have to dare to be ourselves, however frightening or strange that self may prove to be.”~May Sarton Belgian-American poet, novelist, and memoirist May Sarton was born on this day in 1912.
Random Quote for May 2, 2022
“Silence is a way of saying: we do not have to entertain each other; we are okay as we are.”~Martha Grimes American writer Martha Grimes was born on this day in 1931.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 83
Back to Reality We’ve heard crickets about our house all week. We didn’t really expect to hear from anyone while on vacation, though. We spent the week hanging out in Las Vegas with family and friends. I did enough gambling to remember why I don’t. I enjoyed the area in a way I haven’t since … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 83
Random Quote for April 30, 2022
“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
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