As we all know, this year has seemed like one disaster after another. September is no different. I have had to re-schedule the appointment to get my system re-imaged because not only do we have a fire raging to our west, we are expecting snow overnight. Have I mentioned how crazy this year has been? … Continue reading September 2020
Still Down
Folks, I have an appointment on Tuesday to get my desktop re-imaged. I plan to be back in business by Wednesday, Thursday at the latest if it takes longer than a day for the Windows 10 re-install to take place. See you soon.
Microsoft Issues
Folks, the latest "update" from Microsoft messed up the computer with all of my information. Until I can resolve the issue with Microsoft, my desktop is a brick. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Trivia: Chris Evert Wins 100 US National/Open Tennis Matches
“Find something that you're really interested in doing in your life. Pursue it, set goals, and commit yourself to excellence. Do the best you can.”~Chris Evert On this day in 1989, Chris Evert wins her 100th match in the US National/Open Tennis Championship, defeating Patricia Tarabinia 6-2, 6-4.
Random Quote for August 31, 2020
“The price of hating other human beings is loving oneself less.”~Eldridge Cleaver American writer, and political activist Eldridge Cleaver was born on this day in 1935.
Chapter 4: Reunion
Sam left the lean-to at dawn. “Stay here,” he said. “I’m gonna check me snares and see what I can find fer yer feet. By th’ look of ’em, they ain’t seen dirt for a while. I’ll try ta be back a’fore high sun.” Katra blushed. She knew he was right. The only times she … Continue reading Chapter 4: Reunion
Random Quote for August 29, 2020
“Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle which fits them all.”~Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. American physician, poet, and polymath Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. was born on this day in 1809.
DIY MFA: The Limits of Magic
If you are writing fantasy, chances are your story has magic. A few of the questions that arise should include: What kind of world are you building? Does your world have magic? What kind of magic is available? Is the environment permeated in magical energy? Or does the magic only work under certain conditions? Does … Continue reading DIY MFA: The Limits of Magic
Random Quote for August 27, 2020
“As long as you persecute people, you will actually throw up terrorism.”~Antonia Fraser British author of history, novels, biographies and detective fiction Antonia Fraser was born on this day in 1932.
Wednesday Word for August 26, 2020
Today’s word comes from First Reader. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech adjective Definition Exuding fragrance.Full of a specified fragrance.Having a pleasant odor; fragrant. History Redolent traces back to the Latin verb olēre ("to smell") and is a relative of "olfactory" ("of, relating to, or connected with the sense of smell"). … Continue reading Wednesday Word for August 26, 2020
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