“People generally express more in between their sentences when they’re not speaking. Words are usually there to disguise who someone is or what they’re feeling.” ~Heath Ledger Australian actor Heath Ledger was born on this day in 1979.
Apprentice
“I didn’t do anything!” squeaked Laora Nightwind as a hand grabbed the back of her tunic. She fumbled with the flute her twin had carved last year. “You are massacring music, that is what you are doing!” a stern voice spat back. Who was this stranger who dared insult her? She flailed in his grip … Continue reading Apprentice
Random Quote for April 02, 2024
“For every path you choose, there is another you must abandon, usually forever.” ~Joan D. Vinge American science fiction author Joan D. Vinge was born on this day in 1948.
Random Quote for April 01, 2024
“You aim for what you want and if you don’t get it, you don’t get it, but if you don’t aim, you don’t get anything.” ~Francine Prose American novelist, short story writer, essayist, and critic Francine Prose was born on this day in 1947.
Naathyn Greenleaf: Scion of Rithraunen
Thursday rolls around again and the usual group gathers in the back booth of The Jaunty Mug. My avatar, Stevie, acknowledges them as they enter. He prepares their drinks as they settle in for an evening of storytelling. I can’t wait to see how their world unfolds. “I owe you an apology, Chuck,” says Bert … Continue reading Naathyn Greenleaf: Scion of Rithraunen
Random Quote for March 30, 2024
“Now I say that with cruelty and oppression it is everybody’s business to interfere when they see it.” ~Anna Sewell“Black Beauty”, p.68, First Avenue Editions, (2016). English novelist Anna Sewell was born on this day in 1820.
Random Quote for March 29, 2024
“Losing your life is not the worst thing that can happen. The worst thing is to lose your reason for living.” ~Jo Nesbø Norwegian writer, musician, and former football player and reporter Jo Nesbø was born on this day in 1960.
Random Quote for March 28, 2024
“Seek out your brothers and sisters of other cultures and join together in building alliances to put an end to all forms of racial discrimination, bigotry, and prejudice. There are people of good will of all races, religions, and nations who will join you in common quest for the betterment of society.” ~Bernice King American … Continue reading Random Quote for March 28, 2024
Random Quote for March 27, 2024
“If there were no mystery left to explore life would get rather dull, wouldn’t it?” ~Sidney Buchman American screenwriter and film producer Sidney Buchman was born on this day in 1902.
Random Quote for March 26, 2024
“Only by confronting your demons can you ever hope to conquer them.” ~Ellen Hopkins“Identical”, p.544, 2008, Simon and Schuster American novelist Ellen Hopkins was born on this day in 1955.
J.J. Shaun 