“It takes a deep commitment to change and an even deeper commitment to grow.”~Ralph Ellison American novelist, literary critic, and scholar Ralph Ellison was born on this day in 1913.
Random Quote for February 28, 2022
“So I learned both to accept myself and to aim beyond myself.”~Stephen Spender English poet, novelist, and essayist Stephen Spender was born on this day in 1909.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 74
Phone calls and more confusion. The loan provider won’t close on the loan until we have a serial number for the home. The builder can’t give us a serial number until we’ve secured the loan. Dilemmas. So, I asked our sales rep to chat with our case manager. The best they could come up with … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 74
Random Quote for February 26, 2022
“Blessed are those who give without remembering and take without forgetting.”~Elizabeth Bibesco English socialite, actress, and writer, Elizabeth Bibesco was born on this day in 1897.
Random Quote for February 25, 2022
“Heaven and hell is right now. … You make it heaven or you make it hell by your actions.”~George Harrison English musician, singer-songwriter, and music and film producer George Harrison was born on this day in 1943.
Keeping Fit
(C) 2020, JJ Shaun How do you keep from losing your mind when the temperatures are dangerously cold and you can’t take a walk without getting frostbite? I don’t know about you, but I practice yoga and I write. I’m not much of a television person but will watch the news and follow whatever show … Continue reading Keeping Fit
Finding Words
(C) 2020, JJ Shaun A couple of weeks ago, I had a weird day. Weird in that I could not hold onto a writing prompt for the life of me. For the two weeks prior, I could look at the requirements for the contest and remember from one second to the next what those words … Continue reading Finding Words
Random Quote for February 22, 2022
“I think that anything you feel strange or nervous about, you weren't cut out to do.”~Jane Bowles American writer and playwright Jane Bowles was born on this day in 1917.
Random Quote for February 21, 2022
“Someday, when my children are old enough to understand the logic that motivates a mother, I'll tell them: I loved you enough to bug you about where you were going, with whom and what time you would get home. … I loved you enough to be silent and let you discover your friend was a … Continue reading Random Quote for February 21, 2022
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 73
Nothing happened on the home-building front this week. We received a new round of paperwork to sign, but that was all. We’re still in the planning, designing, and duck-gathering stage. I’ll reach out to our contractor this week and see where we stand. We expect another round of winter weather again this week, along with … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 73
J.J. Shaun 