“Self-pity is our worst enemy and if we yield to it, we can never do anything wise in this world.”~Helen Keller American author, political activist, and lecturer Helen Keller was born on this day in 1880.
Random Quote for June 26, 2020
“Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim.”~Nora Ephron American journalist, writer, and filmmaker Nora Ephron died on this day in 2012.
Random Quote for June 25, 2020
“Political language… is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind.”~George Orwell English novelist and essayist, journalist and critic George Orwell was born on this day in 1903.
Wednesday Word for June 24, 2020
Today’s word comes from the news. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun, often attributive Definition A person who betrays his or her own country by aiding an invading enemy, often serving later in a puppet government; fifth columnist.Traitor.Collaborator. History This word was first used in 1940 as meaning a traitor. … Continue reading Wednesday Word for June 24, 2020
Random Quote for June 23, 2020
“We can only see a short distance ahead, but we can see plenty there that needs to be done.”~Alan Turing English mathematician, computer scientist, logician, cryptanalyst, philosopher, and theoretical biologist Alan Turing was born on this day in 1912.
Random Quote for June 22, 2020
“I wasn't trying to work out my own ancestry. I was trying to get people to feel slavery. I was trying to get across the kind of emotional and psychological stones that slavery threw at people.”~Octavia E. Butler American science fiction author Octavia E. Butler was born on this day in 1947.
When Art Imitates Life
I’ve spent the last few days reviewing the stories I plan to use in my collection. I took down the works as posted and am in the process of reworking them to fit the new narrative. While I have a long way to go, I can see a possible direction this compilation could take. I’ve … Continue reading When Art Imitates Life
Random Quote for June 20, 2020
“I always like to challenge myself. I never want to be put into a box.”~Lionel Richie American singer, songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and actor Lionel Richie was born on this day in 1949.
Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom
The importance of June 19, or Juneteenth, in U.S. history, has come into sharp focus on the American landscape in the last couple of weeks. But why, exactly, is Juneteenth so significant? According to Wikipedia: “Juneteenth is an unofficial American holiday and an official Texas state holiday, celebrated annually on the 19th of June in … Continue reading Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom
Random Quote for June 18, 2020
“But with writers, there's nothing wrong with melancholy. It's an important color in writing.”~Paul McCartney English singer, songwriter, musician, composer, and record and film producer Paul McCartney was born on this day in 1942.
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