(C) 2022, JJ Shaun I am a product of my diet. And I don’t mean just the nourishment I consume. I am a product of every book, board game, video game, news story, magazine article, and television show I have devoured. I am a product of the people I spend time with and the experiences … Continue reading Watch Your Diet
(C) 2020, JJ Shaun A few weeks ago, one of the daily writing prompts had me step out of my usual storytelling style. The prompt had what I considered a challenge this day, so I ran with it. Here’s the prompt: Write a story or poem where: The main character (narrator / POV character etc) … Continue reading Playing With Scenes
“If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.”~Booker T. Washington American educator, author, orator, civil rights leader, and presidential adviser Booker T. Washington was born on this day in 1856.
“Temptations come, as a general rule, when they are sought.”~Margaret Oliphant Scottish novelist and historical writer Margaret Oliphant was born on this day in 1828.
Yesterday afternoon we trekked up the mountain to get some extra cleanup done. First Reader and I talked about doing that during the week. Still, we got busy with other necessary tasks like gas company inspections on our rental and doctor appointments. While First Reader moved a pile of burned and broken bricks and paving … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 79
“Live with all of your senses.”~Sue Townsend English writer and humorist Sue Townsend was born on this day in 1946.
“Make no judgements where you have no compassion.”~Anne McCaffrey American-Irish science fiction writer Anne McCaffrey was born on this day in 1926.
Last week was the Vernal Equinox. In the Northern Hemisphere, the date marks the change from the Winter season to the Spring season. While the air temperatures are warmer, the average amount of wind has increased, as has the unsettled quality of the air. Some days the air feels warm; other days, the wind cuts … Continue reading Spring Has Sprung
Today’s word came from the news. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition A person who hates or distrusts humankindAn antisocial, cynical, or unfriendly person History The first known use of misanthrope was in 1683. The word comes from the Greek misanthrōpos hating humankind, from misein to hate + anthrōpos … Continue reading Wednesday Word for March 30, 2022
“Kindness is always fashionable.”~Amelia Barr British novelist and teacher Amelia Barr was born on this day in 1831.
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