The new year arrived with a bang in Colorado. New Year’s Eve brought the first snowstorm of the season, and frigid temperatures came along for the ride—the day after the most destructive wildfire in the state’s history. We drove to Estes Park, up the canyon, in the storm. We followed the line of traffic and … Continue reading New Year, New Habits
“How often when we are comfortable, we begin to long for something new!”~Jacob Grimm German linguist, philologist, jurist, and folklorist Jacob Grimm was born on this day in 1785. Follow me on Facebook @jjshaunauthor.
“Time lost can never be recovered…and this should be written in flaming letters everywhere.”~Erik Larson American journalist and non-fiction author Erik Larson was born on this day in 1954. Follow me on Facebook @jjshaunauthor.
We took a few steps back this week. 🙄 Because the world has gotten more expensive, we needed to get another estimate for our home. So, I called our sales rep and asked for the requested numbers. I was a bit surprised when our plan came in lower than their requirements, and for a lesser … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 66
“Those who are animated by hope can perform what would seem impossibilities to those who are under the depressing influence of fear.”~Maria Edgeworth Anglo-Irish writer Maria Edgeworth was born on this day in 1768. Follow me on Facebook @jjshaunauthor.
Can you believe that tomorrow is 2022 already? 😳 Twenty-twenty-one was a year of recovery for First Reader and me. We spent much of January, February, and March cleaning up the debris, making a list of possessions, and applying for federal disaster relief. That experience was as emotionally draining as the fire itself. Grief hits … Continue reading Reflecting on 2021
“It's important to be precise about words, because of the thought value of them-they frame and shape so much of the way we understand things.”~Michael Nesmith American musician, songwriter, actor, producer, and novelist Michael Nesmith was born in 1942. Follow me on Facebook @jjshaunauthor.
“It's important to be precise about words, because of the thought value of them-they frame and shape so much of the way we understand things.”~Michael Nesmith American musician, songwriter, actor, producer, and novelist Michael Nesmith was born in 1942. Follow me on Facebook @jjshaunauthor.
“Take chances, make mistakes. That's how you grow. Pain nourishes your courage. You have to fail in order to practice being brave.”~Mary Tyler Moore American actress, producer, and social advocate Mary Tyler Moore was born on this day in 1936. Follow me on Facebook @jjshaunauthor.
“When people don't want the best for you, they are not the best for you.”~Gayle King American television personality, author, and broadcast journalist Gayle King was born on this day in 1954. Follow me on Facebook @jjshaunauthor.
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