“Don't depend on other people's encouragement. It's never enough and never when you need it.”~Sigourney Weaver American actress Sigourney Weaver was born on this day in 1949.
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Wednesday Word for October 7, 2020
Today’s word comes from the news. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition Government by the wealthy.A controlling class of the wealthyA class or group ruling, or exercising power or influence, by virtue of its wealth. History This word was first used in 1631, as meaning government by the wealthy. … Continue reading Wednesday Word for October 7, 2020
Trivia: American Library Association
On this day in 1876, the American Library Association is founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Random Quote for October 5, 2020
“Knowing how to think empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think.”~Neil deGrasse Tyson American astrophysicist, cosmologist, planetary scientist, author, and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_deGrasse_Tyson) was born on this day in 1958.
Chapter 7: Alliances
Five weary travelers slipped onto the main trade road between caravans. They walked the well-trodden trade road toward the city of Blackmoor. By sunset, they had caught up with the procession they’d followed. They gnawed the few strips of the leftover darnni meat as they found a suitable spot near the wagons. Sam and Chase … Continue reading Chapter 7: Alliances
Random Quote for October 3, 2020
“Make your mistakes, take your chances, look silly, but keep on going. Don’t freeze up.”~Thomas Wolfe American novelist Thomas Wolfe was born on this day in 1900.
DIY MFA: My Support System
(C) 2020, JJ Shaun A lifetime ago, I searched for my niche in the world, wishing for a close-knit family to watch my back. When the path I’d chosen for that family veered in a direction I didn’t anticipate, I left my ex- everything of real value to forge a new life for myself. Dreams … Continue reading DIY MFA: My Support System
Random Quote for October 1, 2020
“Human nature is violent, argumentative, fallible, and given to endless fantasizing.”~Donald A. Wollheim American science fiction editor, publisher, writer, and fan Donald A. Wollheim was born on this day in 1914.
Wednesday Word for September 30, 2020
Today’s word comes from a random word generator. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition A defamatory forgery or falsehood published for purposes of political intrigue.A false and more or less damaging report circulated for political effect, usually about a candidate seeking an office.A fictitious story published for political effect; … Continue reading Wednesday Word for September 30, 2020
Trivia: The Great Recession of 2007-2008
On this day in 2008, the Dow Jones Industrial Average falls 777.68 points. This event was one effect of the bankruptcy filings by Lehman Brothers two weeks prior. This bankruptcy, along with the failure of Washington Mutual, precipitated the global financial crisis, and contributed to the Great Recession.
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