“‘Normal’ is a dryer setting.”~Elizabeth Moon 2004. The Speed of Dark: A Novel, p.258, Ballantine Books American fantasy, military science fiction writer, and Marine Corps veteran, Elizabeth Moon was born on this day in 1945.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 75
More phone calls, less confusion, and a feeling that the dam is about to burst. This week, we need to find a Title Company to help us secure the last bit of the loan. With luck, we’ll be in the new place before our motorcycle trip to Sturgis in August. In the meantime, we have … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 75
Random Quote for March 5, 2022
“The most revolutionary act is a clear view of the world as it really is.”~Rosa Luxemburg Polish and naturalized-German revolutionary socialist, Marxist philosopher, and anti-war activist Rosa Luxemburg was born on this day in 1871.
Random Quote for March 4, 2022
“Be careful, think about the effect of what you say. Your words should be constructive, bring people together, not pull them apart.”~Miriam Makeba South African singer, songwriter, actress, and civil rights activist Miriam Makeba was born on this day in 1932.
Writing, Writing, and More Writing
(C) 2020, JJ Shaun According to Grammarly, I wrote almost sixty-one thousand words last week. I’m not sure that’s entirely accurate, considering how much copying and pasting I do. What I consider more impressive is that I’ve got writing data going back one hundred and thirty straight weeks. Not only that, but the app has … Continue reading Writing, Writing, and More Writing
Wednesday Word for March 02, 2022
Today’s word came from the news. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech adjective Definition Of, relating to, or favoring absolute obedience to authorityCharacterized by a tyrannical obedience to an authority; dictatorialTending to impose one's demands upon others as if one were an authority. History The first known use of authoritarian, was … Continue reading Wednesday Word for March 02, 2022
Random Quote for March 1, 2022
“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.
