(C) 2020, JJ Shaun “Meegan finally told me a story,” says Sandra. “Oh good, I thought we were going to have to wait until next week.” “Not quite. It’s not a cheery scene, but it’s a start.” ### Meegan woke to a heated conversation outside the den where she and Mother slept. One voice she … Continue reading Meegan Redoak: Outcast
“Humans, not places, make memories.” ~Ama Ata Aidoo Ghanaian author, poet, playwright, politician, and academic Ama Ata Aidoo was born on this day in 1942.
“I’m always astonished to see how badly people can behave when they think no one is noticing.” ~Diane Mott Davidson American author Diane Mott Davidson w as born on this day in 1949.
“You prove your worth with your actions, not with your mouth.” ~Jean Paul German Romantic writer Jean Paul was born on this day in 1763.
Bard, Lyryk heard the word in her head. We are watched. We? The last Lyryk knew, she’d been traveling alone. Relieved to have Biscuit back, she kept packing up her camp with only a slight hesitation. She hadn’t seen the hound, though she felt his presence. Where? Lyryk directed the thought at Biscuit. Bushes, sunward. … Continue reading Lyryk: Watched
“Everyone becomes a part of history whether they like it or not and whether they know it or not.” ~Philip Roth American novelist and short-story writer Philip Roth was born on this day in 1933.
“I have never been convinced there’s anything inherently wrong in having fun.” ~George Plimpton American writer, journalist, literary editor, and actor George Plimpton was born on this day in 1927.
(C) 2020, JJ Shaun “I’ll go,” says Mac. “I’ve been giving my main man, Roland, some thought. Like many adventurers, he has a tragic background.” He throws his hand dramatically to his forehead as he says this. “Do tell.” “Well, he started life looking for gems. He searched for gemstones for his family deep in … Continue reading Roland Firestone: The Last of His Clan
“If we don’t always understand animals, they always understand us.” ~Rosa Bonheur French artist Rosa Bonheur was born on this day in 1822.
“History has spurts and then is steady, and then maybe even backing up a step, and then forward again.” ~Alan Bean American naval officer and aviator, aeronautical engineer, test pilot, NASA astronaut, and painter Alan Bean was born on this day in 1932.
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