(C) 2019, JJ ShaunApril, 2019 I spent yesterday trying to think of a topic for today’s post. My blogging process goes something like this. I look at what day of the week it is (keeps me aware of the date, but that’s a whole ‘nother blog post), and what I previously posted on that day … Continue reading Staying Sane During Insane Times
Blog
Random Quote for March 23, 2020
“When people say, 'She's got everything', I've got one answer—I haven't had tomorrow.~Elizabeth Taylor Elizabeth Taylor, British-American actress, humanitarian, and businesswoman, was born on this day in 1932.
Random Quote for March 21, 2020
“I think what children need is love, security, stability, consistency, and kindness.”~Rosie O'Donnell Rosie O’Donnell, American comedian, actress, and producer, was born on this day in 1962.
Random Quote for March 19, 2020
“This is the first age that's ever paid much attention to the future, which is a little ironic since we may not have one.”~Arthur C. Clarke Arthur C. Clarke, British writer, inventor, and futurist, died on this day in 2008.
Wednesday Word for March 18, 2020
Today’s word comes from First Reader. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition A term during which a ship arriving in port and suspected of carrying contagious disease is held in isolation from the shore, usually forty days.A restraint upon the activities or communication of persons or the transport of … Continue reading Wednesday Word for March 18, 2020
Random Quote for March 16, 2020
“If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy.”~James Madison James Madison, Founding Father of the United States and fourth American President, was born on this day in 1751.
The Ides of March
I first heard the term, “beware the Ides of March” back in high school. But what does that mean, exactly? The Ides of March is a date from the Roman calendar that referred to the first full moon in March. It was also a deadline for settling their debts. Because the Romans used a lunar … Continue reading The Ides of March
Random Quote for March 14, 2020
“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the universe.”~Albert Einstein Albert Einstein was born on this day in 1879. Oh, and happy Pi Day.
Thoughts on a Pandemic
The news for the last few weeks has been dominated by talk of a new virus not seen before in humans—coronavirus disease 2019 (SARS-CoV-2 or 2019-nCoV), commonly called COVID-19. What is a coronavirus? According to WebMD, “A coronavirus is a type of common virus that can infect your nose, sinuses, or upper throat.” Think, the … Continue reading Thoughts on a Pandemic
Random Quote for March 12, 2020
“Remember one thing about democracy. We can have anything we want and at the same time, we always end up with exactly what we deserve.”~Edward Albee Edward Albee, American playwright, was born on this day in 1928.
