“Jealousy… is a mental cancer.”~B. C. Forbes Scottish-American financial journalist, author, and publisher B. C. Forbes was born on this day in 1880.
Random Quote for May 13, 2022
“I think many writers write because it's a convenient way to explain themselves to themselves. We take the chaos and the turmoil and the bullshit of our lives, and we make it into something that has a harmonious shape and sound.”~Armistead Maupin American writer Armistead Maupin was born on this day in 1944.
Mental Health Awareness Month
(C) 2019, JJ Shaun May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I’d like to talk a bit about this often-neglected area of our overall health. As I shared last week, I battle depression. I don’t say I “suffer” from the disorder because I’m a fighter and refuse to lay down and let it have its … Continue reading Mental Health Awareness Month
Wednesday Word for May 11, 2022
Today’s word came from a newspaper article. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech verb Definition To abolish by authoritative action.To treat as nonexistent: to fail to do what is required by (something, such as a responsibility).To put aside; put an end to. History The first known use of abrogate was circa … Continue reading Wednesday Word for May 11, 2022
Random Quote for May 10, 2022
“People think they own time. They have watches and clocks and digital pulses. But they are wrong. Time owns them.~Caroline B. Cooney(2012). “The Time Travelers: Volume One” American author Caroline B. Cooney was born on this day in 1947.
Random Quote for May 9, 2022
“The secret of happiness is not in doing what one likes, but in liking what one does.”~James M. Barrie Scottish novelist and playwright James M. Barrie was born on this day in 1860.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 84
Monday started with a flurry of phone calls to determine how far our project progressed while we rested and relaxed in Vegas. Our contractor had to tweak the building plans, so those went back to the engineer and draftsman. When he gets those back and approves them, he’ll take them down to the county building … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 84
Random Quote for May 7, 2022
“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
