“Treat your friends as you do your pictures, and place them in their best light.” ~Lady Randolph Churchill American-born British socialite Lady Randolph Churchill was born on this day in 1854.
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Random Quote for January 08, 2024
“The question whether the long effort to put an end to war can succeed without another major convulsion challenges not only our minds but our sense of responsibility.” ~Emily Greene Balch American professor, writer, economist, sociologist, and pacifist Emily Greene Balch was born on this day in 1867.
Introducing: The Jaunty Mug
I wrote this as a contest entry on a writing site I belong to. I don’t remember the prompt, but the idea of a “hub of the multiverse” for some of my stories intrigued me, so I ran with it. Here is my hub, The Jaunty Mug. I hope you like it. When customers enter, … Continue reading Introducing: The Jaunty Mug
Random Quote for January 06, 2024
“Bullies are just frightened people.” ~Elizabeth Strout American novelist and author Elizabeth Strout was born on this day in 1956.
The Parcel
As I learn the writing craft, I've spent a lot of time on a site called writing.com. The site offers writers a place to hone their skills and get feedback on their stories and poems. Over the years, I've taken part in many of the daily contests the site offers. This is one of the … Continue reading The Parcel
Random Quote for January 04, 2024
“There’s a special place in heaven for caregivers.” ~Maureen Reagan American political activist Maureen Reagan was born on this day in 1941.
Random Quote for January 03, 2024
“Any great change must expect opposition, because it shakes the very foundation of privilege.” ~Lucretia Mott American Quaker, abolitionist, women's rights activist, and social reformer Lucretia Mott was born on this day in 1793.
Random Quote for January 02, 2024
“We don’t create a fantasy world to escape reality. We create it to be able to stay.” ~Lynda Barry American cartoonist Lynda Barry was born on this day in 1956.
Random Quote for January 01, 2024
“Petty laws breed great crimes.” ~Ouida English novelist Ouida was born on this day in 1839.
Reflecting on 2023
Where did 2023 go? We brought the year in at a mountain resort. For 2024, we’ll stay in as we settle into the new home and recover from the cooties. A lot has happened since that trip. We applied for (and finally received) a disaster loan from the state. The transport company delivered our house … Continue reading Reflecting on 2023
J.J. Shaun 