“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.
Random Quote for May 27, 2022
“One of the most powerful things we have is to tell our story.”~Mara Brock Akil American screenwriter and television producer Mara Brock Akil was born on this day in 1970.
Twenty-Two A Day
Last weekend, I went to the funeral of an extended family member who died by his own hand. He was a United States Army veteran. His mom shared a story he had written while home on leave mid-rotation. While the story started full of promise, the ending left me disturbed. It wasn't about a battle … Continue reading Twenty-Two A Day
Wednesday Word for May 25, 2022
Today’s word came from a newspaper article. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech adjective and noun Definition Lasting a very short time; short-lived; transitory.Lasting one day only.Being of temporary value or passing interest. History The first known use of ephemeral as an adjective was circa 1576 and as a noun in … Continue reading Wednesday Word for May 25, 2022
