“What I am looking for is a blessing not in disguise.”~Jerome K. Jerome English writer and humourist Jerome K. Jerome was born on this day in 1859.
First Day of Camp
Dani stepped off the bus, backpack straps cutting into her shoulders. Did’ja have’ta pack it so full, Ma? The ten-year-old wriggled her back and arms, trying to ease the pressure. She switched the suitcase from one hand to the other. “Dani Beck?” asked a young woman, who came up and took the bag in her … Continue reading First Day of Camp
Random Quote for April 30, 2024
“No one escapes the wilderness on the way to the promised land.”~Annie Dillard American author Annie Dillard was born on this day in 1945.
Random Quote for April 29, 2024
“[Science fiction is] a specialized type of fantasy, in which the prime assumption usually is a new scientific discovery or invention.”~Jack Williamson American science fiction writer Jack Williamson was born on this day in 1908.
Adaran: Noxport
“Questions?” asks Bert. “Not about Tiernen, no,” says Julie. “What about Noxport? It would help to know about the city Skrie came from.” “I thought you’d never ask. Noxport is the south-westernmost port city of the Western Kingdoms. City leaders positioned themselves as trusted trading partners with the orcs of the Southern Wasteland. It’s a … Continue reading Adaran: Noxport
Random Quote for April 27, 2024
“Every day may not be good… but there’s something good in every day.”~Alice Morse Earle American historian and writer Alice Morse Earle was born on this day in 1851.
Random Quote for April 26, 2024
“Today there are no fairy tales for us to believe in, and this is possibly a reason for the universal prevalence of mental crack-up. Yes, if we were childish in the past, I wish we could be children once again.”~Anita Loos American actress, novelist, playwright, and screenwriter Anita Loos was born on this day in … Continue reading Random Quote for April 26, 2024
Random Quote for April 25, 2024
"I think having a healthy distrust of authority is a good thing, within certain parameters, obviously.”~Fiona Bruce British journalist, newsreader, and television presenter Fiona Bruce was born on this day in 1964.
Herbs and Spice
“Herbs and spice makes everything nice,” said the old druid, stirring the cauldron hanging over the fire. She ignored the girl who copied everything she said into a leather-bound journal. Instead, she added more dried, ground lemongrass to the pot and tasted it again with her spoon. During her apprenticeship, Maus learned her mentor spiced … Continue reading Herbs and Spice
Random Quote for April 23, 2024
“People who have gone through trauma need help with logistics in the short term.”~Jennifer Ashton American physician, author, and television correspondent Jennifer Ashton was born on this day in 1969.
J.J. Shaun 