(C) 2019 JJ Shaun Tomorrow is the Winter Solstice. So, what does that mean exactly? Astronomically, the Winter Solstice marks the day the sun is the furthest south in the Northern Hemisphere. The nights get longer, the days get shorter, and unless you live in the Tropics, the temperatures can plummet. Even better, the further … Continue reading The Winter Solstice
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Random Quote for December 19, 2019
I trust that everything happens for a reason, even when we're not wise enough to see it. Oprah Winfrey
Trip of a Lifetime, Part I
The day started out warm and sunny, a typical August day. Three of us loaded our iron ponies, mounted up, and headed north toward Rapid City, South Dakota. (C) 2014 JJ ShaunLeaving for Sturgis, South Dakota.L to R: First Reader, Best Riding Friend, me. The ride was uneventful until the weather near Torrington, Wyoming, turned … Continue reading Trip of a Lifetime, Part I
Random Quote for December 16, 2019
The manner in which one endures what must be endured is more important than the thing that must be endured. ~Dean Acheson
Keeping Organized
I’ve spent a few days getting my December blog posts cataloged. They are in a folder by date, which is fine, but I really don’t have much idea of what topics I’ve posted without going into each file and reading the content. To say I’m not super organized is an understatement. My solution is to … Continue reading Keeping Organized
Random Quote for December 14, 2019
The only courage that matters is the kind that gets you from one moment to the next.Mignon McLaughlin, The Second Neurotic's Notebook, 1966
Friday the 13th
(C) 2019 JJ Shaun Today is Friday, the thirteenth day of December. Many in Western cultures consider this day to be unlucky, and some people suffer from triskaidekaphobia, or fear of the number 13. Many theories exist as to why Friday the 13th is considered a day of misfortune. Some folks regard the number of … Continue reading Friday the 13th
Random Quote for December 12, 2019
When the world says, "Give up," Hope whispers, "Try it one more time." ~Author Unknown
Wednesday Word for December 11, 2019
WednesdayWordDay Today’s words come from the newspaper. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word (C) 2019 JJ Shaun Part of Speech adjective Definition Tending or serving to clear from alleged fault or guilt.Applied to evidence that might justify or excuse an accused defendant’s actions, and which will tend to show the defendant is not guilty … Continue reading Wednesday Word for December 11, 2019
Introducing the Style Guide
(C) 2019 JJ Shaun The style guide is an integral part of a Technical Writer’s toolbox. A style guide can help make your documentation clear, concise, and consistent. Several levels exist, from the general to the specific. Many writers turn to the Chicago Manual of Style when they have a grammar or citation question. This … Continue reading Introducing the Style Guide
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