(C) 2019, JJ Shaun May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I’d like to talk a bit about this often-neglected area of our overall health. As I shared last week, I battle depression. I don’t say I “suffer” from the disorder because I’m a fighter and refuse to lay down and let it have its … Continue reading Mental Health Awareness Month
Monday started with a flurry of phone calls to determine how far our project progressed while we rested and relaxed in Vegas. Our contractor had to tweak the building plans, so those went back to the engineer and draftsman. When he gets those back and approves them, he’ll take them down to the county building … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 84
(C) 2019, JJ ShaunSemi-colon and butterfly tattoo. We arrived home on Saturday to the news that Naomi Judd had died. Now, I usually wouldn’t write about the passing of a county music star, but the circumstances of her passing keep drawing my mind back to the subject of mental illness. Wynonna Judd’s statement on April … Continue reading Your Mental Health and You
(C) 2020, JJ Shaun Many of the stories I write contain events or feelings from real-life experiences I’ve had throughout my life. For example, some of what my character, Aeryn Mateyus, feels on the slave ship comes directly from my experiences as a sailor while serving in the U.S. Navy. The rolling deck, the wind, … Continue reading Using Life Experiences In Your Writing
Back to Reality We’ve heard crickets about our house all week. We didn’t really expect to hear from anyone while on vacation, though. We spent the week hanging out in Las Vegas with family and friends. I did enough gambling to remember why I don’t. I enjoyed the area in a way I haven’t since … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 83
I am writing this post from our resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. I wanted to save at least one day in which I could share our vacation. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunOur 'home' for the week. First Reader and I stumbled into a “vacation club” a whole lotta years ago. It’s come in handy on more … Continue reading Escape From the Every Day
Today’s word comes from a random word generator. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition Dishonest or illegal behavior especially by powerful people.Perversion of integrity.A departure from the original or from what is pure or correct. History The first known use of corruption, was in the 14th century. The word … Continue reading Wednesday Word for April 27, 2022
The gears churn. This has been a week of waiting to hear from people. To keep my mind occupied, I took a trip up the mountain with my cousin and her daughter. We removed a couple more trees and put all the timber in the appropriate piles—one to age, one to trim further, and one … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 82
Last week, I talked about my physical and exercise diet. Getting outside every day helps a lot. The fresh air and brisk pace get my heart pumping, but it sets my mind free. I’ve had an epiphany more than once while being dragged along by the husky. However, this week, I want to share the … Continue reading Watch Your Diet, Part 3
Today’s word came from a Facebook post. It came in the form of a survey. I thought I knew what it meant, but I was wrong. 🙃 Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech verb Definition To enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university.To be … Continue reading Wednesday Word for April 20, 2022
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